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《Echoes of a Thousand Moons》 S1·E20 (16:41) HSK 3
nǐ bù wèi zì jǐ xiǎng xiǎng

你不为自己想想

“If you don't think for yourself,”

《Echoes of a Thousand Moons》 S1·E20
TIMECODE: 16:41 · 1080P MASTER AUDIO

THE DIALOGUE REEL

1+1+1 SPOKEN CONTINUITY
[-1] PREVIOUS TURN wǒ zǎo jiù tì tā niàn le

“I would have read it for her.”

nǐ bù wèi zì jǐ xiǎng xiǎng CURRENT FOCUS

你 不为 自己想 想

“If you don't think for yourself,”

[+1] FOLLOW-UP TURN nǐ yě wèi yuè míng xiǎng xiǎng wèi nín de sūn zi xiǎng xiǎng a

你也为月明想想 为您的孙子想想啊

“you should think for Yueming. Think of your grandson!”

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Scene: Family & Home
Function: PERSUADING
Tone: PLEADING
Emotion: ANXIETY
WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN (PRAGMATIC SUBTEXT)
“Stop being so stubborn about your own pride; your family will suffer if you persist.”
💡 Cultural Insight: Familial Obligation (Xiao and Family Priority)

Appealing to offspring and grandchildren ('孙子') is a standard and powerful persuasion technique in Chinese culture, placing family preservation above personal pride.

INTENT TAGS: #persuasion #emotional_appeal #family_duty #cautioning
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LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES

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为自己想想 SPOKEN CHUNK

think for oneself / consider one's own interests

Used to urge someone to consider their own welfare, safety, or future rather than acting rashly.

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VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS

2 EXPR · 0 GRAMMAR
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