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发动

fā dòng
HSK 3

English Meaning

to start; to launch; to unleash; to mobilize; to arouse

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
哥 我这发动机声不太对呀
HSK 5 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Bro, my engine sounds weird. Could you come take a listen and check it out?”

1. PREVIOUS

魏博士

“Dr. Wei.”

“Dazhuang, the engine sound isn't right.”

3. NEXT

你来帮我听听 声不太对

“Take a look. It sounds off.”

《突然的喜欢》 · travel_and_transit
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我发动机不好用 你也知道
HSK 1 00:02
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1. PREVIOUS

就当是帮我一个小忙了

“Just consider it doing me a small favor.”

“You know my engine isn't working well?”

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你真能修好

“Can you really fix it?”

《南部档案》 · daily_life
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搞不好发动机号 都锉掉了
HSK 5 00:01
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1. PREVIOUS

牌子是假的 套牌车

“It's a fake plate.”

“The engine number may also have faded.”

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荣照汽修厂

“Rongzhao Auto Repair Factory.”

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