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巴不得

bā bu de
HSK 7

English Meaning

(coll.) to be eager for; to long for; to look forward to

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那些民工 巴不得有我这样的
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“You underestimate my value; they would jump at the chance to get my services.”

1. PREVIOUS

工地自己都蒸不过来

“The construction sites can't make enough on the spot.”

“Those workers would love to buy from me.”

3. NEXT

那要照你这么算

“By your calculations,”

《隐身的名字》 · business_and_trade
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你是巴不得我们老家伙 赶紧走呢 怎么样
HSK 7 00:03
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💡 INTENT:

“Admit it, you will probably be relieved to see us old timers out of your way.”

1. PREVIOUS

你不为我们俩高兴吗 特别高兴 你少来这套

“Aren't you happy for us? I'm very happy. Knock it off.”

“You can't wait for us old guys to leave soon. How is it?”

3. NEXT

都收拾好了吗 没什么可收拾的 一共就这几样东西

“Is everything packed? Nothing much to pack. There are only a few things.”

《狂飙》 · workplace
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你巴不得她看不见吧 你别管我怎么盘算
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Stop judging my motives and back off; I know what I'm doing.”

1. PREVIOUS

跟楼越好好交代坦白从宽 她那么忙你就发个微信

“but the transfer order is already out, and you still didn't tell Lou Yue in person. She's that busy, and you just sent a message.”

“You probably hoped she wouldn't even see it. Don't worry about how I handled it.”

3. NEXT

可她最终回了没问题啊 你看看你

“She replied in the end, didn't she? Look at you.”

《家事法庭》 · social_and_dating
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