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《The Knockout》 S1·E39 (26:57) HSK 4
gěi zì jǐ yě jiā yī jiàn máo yī

给自己也加一件毛衣

“Add a sweater for yourself.”

《The Knockout》 S1·E39
TIMECODE: 26:57 · 1080P MASTER AUDIO

THE DIALOGUE REEL

1+1+1 SPOKEN CONTINUITY
[-1] PREVIOUS TURN tiān liáng le

天凉了

“It's getting cold.”

gěi zì jǐ yě jiā yī jiàn máo yī CURRENT FOCUS

给自己也加一件毛衣

“Add a sweater for yourself.”

[+1] FOLLOW-UP TURN wǒ qù kàn le huáng yáo xiǎo chén

我去看了黄瑶 晓晨

“I visited Huang Yao and Xiaochen.”

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Scene: Family & Home
Function: EXPRESSING CARE
Tone: GENTLE
Emotion: WARMTH
WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN (PRAGMATIC SUBTEXT)

Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.

💡 Cultural Insight: Familial Care Through Physical Comfort

In Chinese culture, affection between family members is rarely expressed through explicit verbal love; instead, it is demonstrated through practical concerns like staying warm and eating well.

INTENT TAGS: #care #concern #family_warmth
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LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES

2 CHUNKS · 0 PARTICLES
加一件 SPOKEN CHUNK

put on an extra piece (of clothing)

A typical expression used when suggesting someone wear more layers against cold weather.

给自己 SPOKEN CHUNK

for oneself

Placed before an action to remind the listener to take care of themselves rather than focusing only on others.

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VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS

1 EXPR · 0 GRAMMAR
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