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《The Dream Maker》 S1·E27 (30:35) HSK 4
dàn shì nǐ bù suàn rén

但是 你不算人

“But you're not human!”

《The Dream Maker》 S1·E27
TIMECODE: 30:35 · 1080P MASTER AUDIO

THE DIALOGUE REEL

1+1+1 SPOKEN CONTINUITY
[-1] PREVIOUS TURN wǒ bù néng dǎ rén

我不能打人

“As a cadre, I can't hit anyone.”

dàn shì nǐ bù suàn rén CURRENT FOCUS

但是 你 不算人

“But you're not human!”

[+1] FOLLOW-UP TURN wǒ dǎ sǐ nǐ

我打死你

“I'm killing you!”

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Scene: Crisis & Conflict
Function: INSULTING
Tone: PROVOCATIVE
Emotion: CONTEMPT
WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN (PRAGMATIC SUBTEXT)
“You are vile scum, so beating you doesn't violate my principles.”
💡 Cultural Insight: Moral Dehumanization as Justification for Retaliation

In Chinese interpersonal ethics, maintaining composure ('君子动口不动手') is valued; declaring someone 'not human' (不算人) morally excommunicates them, legitimizing physical retaliation as rightful punishment.

INTENT TAGS: #provocation #insult #contempt #rationalization
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LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES

1 CHUNKS · 0 PARTICLES
不算人 SPOKEN CHUNK

not count as a human; subhuman; despicable person

A severe personal insult expressing total contempt for someone's morality or actions.

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VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS

1 EXPR · 1 GRAMMAR
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