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白白

bái bái
HSK 7

English Meaning

in vain; to no purpose; for nothing; white

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去白白枉死了性命
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“I was trying to save you from throwing your life away foolishly.”

1. PREVIOUS

是怕你逞能

“was to stop you from acting rashly”

“and throwing your life away.”

3. NEXT

我宁可当时就死在城外

“I would rather have died outside the city”

《逐玉》 · crisis_and_conflict
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不能让胥尧就这么白白牺牲
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“We must avenge him and finish what he started, no matter the cost.”

1. PREVIOUS

你意思是

“You mean...”

“We can't let Xu Yao die in vain.”

3. NEXT

你意思是

“You mean”

《成何体统》 · crisis_and_conflict
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把自己撇得干干净净 清清白白
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Stop acting so innocent; you are just dodging responsibility and throwing everyone else under the bus.”

1. PREVIOUS

可真厉害

“impressive.”

“You cleared yourself spotlessly.”

3. NEXT

当真是无辜

“Innocent indeed.”

《江湖夜雨十年灯》 · crisis_and_conflict
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