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出息

chū xī / chū xi
HSK 7

English Meaning

(chū xī) to yield interest, profit etc; to exhale (Buddhism) | (chū xi) future prospects; profit; to mature; to grow up

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
真是越来越出息了
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“You people are sinking to new lows.”

1. PREVIOUS

你们中原仙门

“The immortal sects in the Central Plains”

“like yours are really getting better.”

3. NEXT

我这平日里

“Have I been”

《佳偶天成》 · historical_and_court
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能不能有点出息 你想吃啥吃啥 随便挑
HSK 7 00:03
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💡 INTENT:

“Don't settle for cheap snacks—I'm treating you, so go all out!”

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吗呀 你这那么多吃的 你就吃雪糕

“Oh my. Among all these foods, you only want ice cream? Aim higher.”

“you only want ice cream? Aim higher. Pick whatever you want.”

3. NEXT

我都请 你说的啊 我说的 他为了你来庆州

“- My treat. - Really? - Yeah. - He came to Qingzhou for you?”

《隐身的名字》 · dining_and_food
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跟着你 我能有出息 那也不行
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“I have my own pride; I refuse to be your lackey no matter how much you can teach me.”

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我妈还说 你学习好

“She says you're a great student,”

“and if I follow you, I'll make something of myself. Still no.”

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除非 什么 除非你给我当小弟

“Unless... Unless what? Unless you call me big sister.”

《我的山与海》 · school_and_education
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