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《Pursuit of Jade》 S1·E20 (23:29) HSK 7
cǐ jì suī miào

此计虽妙

“It is a brilliant plan,”

《Pursuit of Jade》 S1·E20
TIMECODE: 23:29 · 1080P MASTER AUDIO

THE DIALOGUE REEL

1+1+1 SPOKEN CONTINUITY
[-1] PREVIOUS TURN shuǐ yān zhī jì

“A flood attack?”

cǐ jì suī miào CURRENT FOCUS

此计虽妙

“It is a brilliant plan,”

[+1] FOLLOW-UP TURN dàn shì ràng hóu yé yǐ shēn shì xiǎn

但是让侯爷以身试险

“but having His Lordship risk his life as bait...”

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Scene: Historical & Court
Function: PREFACING OBJECTION
Tone: CAUTIOUS
Emotion: ANXIETY
WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN (PRAGMATIC SUBTEXT)
“It sounds clever on paper, but it is far too risky.”
💡 Cultural Insight: Tactful Dissent to Superiors

In traditional hierarchical settings, subordinates must praise the superior's wisdom first before offering any cautionary advice to protect face.

INTENT TAGS: #concession #caution #hedging #diplomacy
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LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES

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此计虽妙 SPOKEN CHUNK

although this scheme is ingenious

A literary concession phrase used before delivering a counterargument or warning.

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