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大哥

dà gē
HSK 4

English Meaning

eldest brother; big brother (polite address for a man of about the same age as oneself); gang leader; boss

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
没没 大哥二哥
HSK 4 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“No, please, bosses! Please don't be mad at me!”

1. PREVIOUS

你是真不长记性啊

“You really don't learn your lesson, do you?”

2. TARGET TURN 没没 大哥二哥

“No, Hongkang, Hongliang,”

3. NEXT

再给我最后一次机会

“please give me one last chance. I'll kowtow to you.”

《叵测》 · crisis_and_conflict
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大哥 你这人好奇心 怎么这么重啊
HSK 4 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Can't you just wait a second without questioning every single detail?”

1. PREVIOUS

那第一讨厌的地方 是哪里

“So, what's the first most hated place?”

“Sir, why are you so curious about everything?”

3. NEXT

游灵第一讨厌的地方

“The place spirits hate most”

《白日提灯​》 · social_and_dating
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这次大哥一副势在必得的样子
HSK 4 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“He acts like he has already won, which is arrogantly premature.”

1. PREVIOUS

应该在为宗主大选做准备吧

“They're probably busy preparing for the clan leader election.”

“Jin looks like he's determined to win this time,”

3. NEXT

想必这会儿应该在准备庆功宴

“so I suppose he's already planning the celebration banquet.”

《云秀行》 · historical_and_court
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