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《Grave Robbery》 S0·E0 (18:44) HSK 2
dé zhǎng diǎn xīn yǎn a hái zi

得长点心眼啊孩子

“You'd better keep your wits about you.”

《Grave Robbery》 S0·E0
TIMECODE: 18:44 · 1080P MASTER AUDIO

THE DIALOGUE REEL

1+1+1 SPOKEN CONTINUITY
[-1] PREVIOUS TURN xiǎo qián gěi

小钱给

“Only small amounts.”

dé zhǎng diǎn xīn yǎn a hái zi CURRENT FOCUS

得 长点心眼 啊孩子

“You'd better keep your wits about you.”

[+1] FOLLOW-UP TURN gē méi shì ba

哥 没事吧

“Brother, are you okay?”

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Scene: Daily Life
Function: ADVISING CAUTION
Tone: EARNEST
Emotion: CONCERN
WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN (PRAGMATIC SUBTEXT)

Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.

💡 Cultural Insight: Street Smarts and Mentorship

Calling a junior '孩子' (child/kid) reflects a protective, paternalistic mentor dynamic common in apprenticeships and close workplaces.

INTENT TAGS: #warning #mentoring #admonishing #caring
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LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES

1 CHUNKS · 1 PARTICLES
长点心眼 SPOKEN CHUNK

be more streetwise; pay attention; be more wary

Extremely common idiom used by elders or seniors warning someone against being overly naive or gullible.

Modal Particle「啊」 (a) CHANGE OF STATE

Softens the imperative advice, conveying genuine concern and paternalistic warmth.

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VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS

1 EXPR · 0 GRAMMAR
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