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饭碗

fàn wǎn
HSK 7

English Meaning

rice bowl; fig. livelihood; job; way of making a living

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
你现在端的是你老公的饭碗
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Know your place and where your bread is buttered—you rely on your husband for your livelihood, so don't act against his interests.”

1. PREVIOUS

但是你要拎拎清啊

“But you must be clear about one thing.”

“That is, your husband is providing for you now.”

3. NEXT

发生什么事

“No matter what has happened,”

《蜜语纪》 · family_and_home
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你这是要端走我们茞星的饭碗啊
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“You're threatening our very survival and stealing our business!”

1. PREVIOUS

范叔

“Mr. Fan,”

“you're trying to take away our livelihood, huh?”

3. NEXT

什么谁的饭碗

“What livelihood?”

《爱情没有神话》 · business_and_trade
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什么谁的饭碗
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“Don't exaggerate; this is just normal business and not a personal attack on your livelihood.”

1. PREVIOUS

你这是要端走我们茞星的饭碗啊

“you're trying to take away our livelihood, huh?”

2. TARGET TURN 什么谁的饭碗

“What livelihood?”

3. NEXT

这不就跟点外卖一样吗

“Isn't this just like ordering takeout?”

《爱情没有神话》 · business_and_trade
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