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《Pursuit of Jade》 S1·E6 (32:55) HSK 6
zhèng běn qīng yuán

正本清源

“♪ Why do we need to seek cause and effect ♪ Set things right?”

《Pursuit of Jade》 S1·E6
TIMECODE: 32:55 · 1080P MASTER AUDIO

THE DIALOGUE REEL

1+1+1 SPOKEN CONTINUITY
[-1] PREVIOUS TURN cái néng zhèng běn qīng yuán

才能正本清源

“♪ Why do we need to seek cause and effect ♪ to set things right.”

zhèng běn qīng yuán CURRENT FOCUS

正本清源

“♪ Why do we need to seek cause and effect ♪ Set things right?”

[+1] FOLLOW-UP TURN zhèng běn qīng yuán shén me yì si

正本清源什么意思

“♪ Why do we need to seek cause and effect ♪ What does that mean?”

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Scene: Daily Life
Function: EMPHASIZING KEY CONCEPT
Tone: INSTRUCTIVE
Emotion: SERIOUS
WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN (PRAGMATIC SUBTEXT)

Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.

💡 Cultural Insight: Chengyu Usage in Daily Dialogue

Using classical four-character idioms (Chengyu) in speech reflects cultural literacy, but younger or less formal listeners may question or probe their precise meanings.

INTENT TAGS: #clarification #emphasis #instructing
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LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES

1 CHUNKS · 0 PARTICLES
正本清源 SPOKEN CHUNK

to tackle a problem at its root; to clarify the source and straighten out the foundation

A formal Chengyu used when advocating for addressing the root cause of an issue rather than superficial symptoms.

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