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本钱

běn qián
HSK 7

English Meaning

capital; (fig.) asset; advantage; the means (to do sth)

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
人活着就是本钱
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“As long as you're still alive, there is always hope to turn things around.”

1. PREVIOUS

也得有熬的本钱呀 怎么没有本钱哪

“takes capital, doesn't it? But you've got it, haven't you?”

“Being alive is capital.”

3. NEXT

好 这话说得好

“True. Well said.”

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也得有熬的本钱呀 怎么没有本钱哪
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Don't lose hope—as long as we're alive, we have what it takes to get through this.”

1. PREVIOUS

可是熬

“But even enduring”

“takes capital, doesn't it? But you've got it, haven't you?”

3. NEXT

人活着就是本钱

“Being alive is capital.”

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才有本钱去争权夺利知道吗
HSK 7 00:01
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1. PREVIOUS

我告诉你 照顾好自己的身体

“I'm telling you, take care of yourself.”

“Then you'll have the strength to fight for power.”

3. NEXT

知道了

“Got it.”

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