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东道主

dōng dào zhǔ
HSK 7

English Meaning

host; official host (e.g. venue for games or a conference)

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
有点东道主的胸怀 行不行
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“You're the one hosting and paying, so be generous and stop being so stingy.”

1. PREVIOUS

你也让我亲自动手啊 再说了 不是你请客吗

“to grill the meat myself? Besides, aren't you treating?”

“Show some hospitality as a host, okay?”

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不要在意这些小事 这些细节

“Don't sweat the small stuff, and little details.”

《爱情有烟火》 · dining_and_food
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回头大人若有时间 让小的做回东道主
HSK 7 00:03
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💡 INTENT:

“Please give me the honor of hosting you so I can get into your good graces.”

1. PREVIOUS

家中世代经营绸缎生意

“Silk merchants, generations running.”

“Should you find a moment, I'd be most honored”

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请大人尝尝鱼鲜 这可是我的及笄礼 是啊

“to host you at my table. How did my ceremony... Aye.”

《良陈美锦》 · historical_and_court
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这个东道主也到了
HSK 7 00:01
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1. PREVIOUS

行了

“Alright, now that the host is here, let me propose a toast.”

“Alright, now that the host is here, let me propose a toast.”

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那我提杯酒啊

“Alright, now that the host is here, let me propose a toast.”

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