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弓

Gōng / gōng
HSK 7

English Meaning

(Gōng) surname Gong | (gōng) a bow (weapon); to bend; to arch (one's back etc)

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
咱们开弓也没有回头箭了
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“We've committed to this coup or plan; there is no backing out now, so focus on winning.”

1. PREVIOUS

就算他不是仁君

“Even if he can't be a benevolent ruler,”

“we've embarked on a journey we can't turn back from.”

3. NEXT

文槛

“Wenkan,”

《逐玉》 · crisis_and_conflict
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开弓没有回头箭
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“You made your choice, and there is no retreating now—face the consequences.”

1. PREVIOUS

将大胤的河山拱手蛮夷

“and hand over Great Yin's territory to barbarians?”

“There is no turning back now.”

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李太傅 你要后悔也太迟了些

“Grand Tutor Li, it is too late for regrets.”

《逐玉》 · historical_and_court
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陛下和娘娘也并非鸟尽弓藏之人
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Do not fear betrayal; our rulers will honor their loyalty to us after the victory.”

1. PREVIOUS

与端王的对决在此一举

“and the confrontation with Prince Duan hangs in the balance.”

“His Majesty and Her Highness are not the type to discard loyal servants.”

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眼下 他们必然也为不能赴约而心痛

“Right now, they must be heartbroken that they cannot attend.”

《成何体统》 · historical_and_court
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