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懂事

dǒng shì
HSK 7

English Meaning

to grow beyond the naivete of childhood; to be aware of what is going on in the world; (esp. of a child) sensible; thoughtful; intelligent

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
别跟小时候一样不懂事
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“Grow up and stop acting like a spoiled child; just do as you're told.”

1. PREVIOUS

让你去就去

“Just go when you are told to.”

“Don't be as ignorant as when you were a kid.”

3. NEXT

好听吗

“Does it sound good?”

《危险关系》 · family_and_home
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还是我儿懂事 给妈打气
HSK 7 00:02
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1. PREVIOUS

至少四千五 这还用算呀 妈真棒

“At least 4,500. Easy math. You're awesome.”

“That's so sweet of you, pumping me up.”

3. NEXT

你又不是气球 小心气太足爆了 死丫头

“You're not a balloon. Careful not to burst. Rascal, if I burst, it'll be because of you.”

《隐身的名字》 · family_and_home
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是啊 人家又乖巧又懂事
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“You're right, she's easy to manage and pleasant to work with, which makes her worth investing in.”

1. PREVIOUS

她就是你喜欢的类型

“She's exactly your type.”

“Yeah. She's obedient and considerate.”

3. NEXT

这么好的配置 不培养可惜了 再说老袁会感谢我的

“With someone that promising, it'd be a waste not to mentor her. Besides, Yuan will thank me for it.”

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