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《Born to Be Alive》 S1·E36 (17:43) HSK 7
yǒng bù mǎn zú de běn xìng

永不满足的本性

“An insatiable nature.”

《Born to Be Alive》 S1·E36
TIMECODE: 17:43 · 1080P MASTER AUDIO

THE DIALOGUE REEL

1+1+1 SPOKEN CONTINUITY
[-1] PREVIOUS TURN zhè jiù shì rén de běn xìng

这就是人的本性

“This is human nature.”

yǒng bù mǎn zú de běn xìng CURRENT FOCUS

永不满足 的本性

“An insatiable nature.”

[+1] FOLLOW-UP TURN kě yǐ bǎ nǐ suǒ wèi de nà xiē chuán tǒng pāo diào de běn xìng

可以把你 所谓的那些传统 抛掉的本性

“A nature that allows you to discard your so-called traditions.”

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Scene: Crisis & Conflict
Function: ASSERTING OPINION
Tone: ASSERTIVE
Emotion: CYNICISM
WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN (PRAGMATIC SUBTEXT)
“Don't act morally superior; everyone is driven by insatiable greed, including you.”
💡 Cultural Insight: Debating Human Nature (Xing)

Discussions on the inherent nature of humanity, whether inherently good, bad, or self-serving, are a recurring philosophical theme in Chinese discourse.

INTENT TAGS: #justification #cynicism #confrontation #challenging_morality
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LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES

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永不满足 SPOKEN CHUNK

never satisfied / insatiable

Used as an adjectival modifier to describe an unquenchable desire or drive.

本性 SPOKEN CHUNK

nature / innate character

Refers to fundamental human traits or instincts, often used in moral and philosophical discussions.

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VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS

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