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按说

àn shuō
HSK 7

English Meaning

in the ordinary course of events; ordinarily; normally

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
我不是你的领导 按说 我也管不了你
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“You don't report to me directly, but I outrank you and you need to listen.”

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你跟我过来

“come with me.”

“I am not your boss. Technically, I can't control you.”

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但是 我作为玛治县的县长 有几句话

“But, as the County Mayor of Mazhi County, there are a few things”

《生命树》 · workplace
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按说是个不错的养老选择
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“It looks good on paper, but I suspect there is a catch.”

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社区医院也是二十四小时响应

“And the community hospital is open 24/7.”

“It sounds like a good retirement option.”

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就是吧

“It is just...”

《开庭》 · daily_life
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按说与你并不般配
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“On paper you are below his league, which makes his affection even more remarkable.”

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那穆知翟可是嫡长子

“That Mu Zhidi is the eldest son.”

“Logically speaking, it was you who got the upper hand.”

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可人家眼里 没有嫡庶之分

“However, they care not whether one is born of the legal wife or a concubine.”

《良陈美锦》 · historical_and_court
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