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《The Glamorous Night》 S1·E12 (03:51) HSK 5
lì yì shì dì yī qū dòng lì

利益是第一驱动力

“Many say profit is the primary driving force.”

《The Glamorous Night》 S1·E12
TIMECODE: 03:51 · 1080P MASTER AUDIO

THE DIALOGUE REEL

1+1+1 SPOKEN CONTINUITY
[-1] PREVIOUS TURN hěn duō rén shuō

很多人说

“Many say profit is the primary driving force.”

lì yì shì dì yī qū dòng lì CURRENT FOCUS

利益是 第一驱动力

“Many say profit is the primary driving force.”

[+1] FOLLOW-UP TURN zhè jù huà shì cuò de

这句话是错的

“That's wrong.”

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Scene: Workplace
Function: COUNTERING
Tone: PHILOSOPHICAL
Emotion: CALMNESS
WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN (PRAGMATIC SUBTEXT)
“People think money and self-interest drive everything, but they are dead wrong.”
💡 Cultural Insight: Debating Pragmatism vs. Ideals

Discussions on whether material gain (liyi) or deeper values motivate people reflect ongoing debates in modern Chinese professional and ethical life.

INTENT TAGS: #setting_up_contrast #quoting_common_belief #debunking
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第一驱动力 SPOKEN CHUNK

primary driving force

A formal and analytical term frequently used in business, psychological, or motivational discussions.

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