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乘人之危

chéng rén zhī wēi
HSK 7

English Meaning

to take advantage of sb's precarious position

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成了我这饿虎扑食 乘人之危了
HSK 6 00:03
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1. PREVIOUS

而我这是雪中送炭 怎么到祯姑娘嘴里

“and I'm simply offering timely help. How did you make me sound like”

“a predator taking advantage of your misfortune?”

3. NEXT

总之

“In any case,”

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难道你这不叫乘人之危吗
HSK 4 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Stop pretending to be noble; you are shamelessly exploiting her weakness.”

1. PREVIOUS

不应该去安慰她 支持她吗

“someone who is sad and upset when we see them?”

“Isn't that taking advantage of someone's vulnerability?”

3. NEXT

随便你怎么说

“Call it whatever you want.”

《危险关系》 · crisis_and_conflict
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我乘人之危 乘虚而入啊
HSK 2 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“Do you really think I am that low and opportunistic?”

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说什么话呀这

“What are you talking about?”

“Do you expect me to take advantage of this?”

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行了 不说这个了 你那白月光对你怎么样

“Alright, put that aside. How are you and your crush?”

《风过留痕》 · social_and_dating
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