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公事

gōng shì
HSK 7

English Meaning

work-related matters; documents

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
公事在官 是非有理 轻重有法
HSK 7 00:03
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莞儿 断狱之时需牢记

“Wan. When judging a case, remember: official matters belong to authorities,”

“right and wrong have reason, and severity is governed by law.”

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不可以己私而拂公理 亦不可骫公法 以徇人情

“One must not override public justice for personal reasons, nor bend the law to favor personal relationships.”

《朝雪录》 · historical_and_court
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在后衙处置公事的房中
HSK 7 00:02
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“He did not just commit adultery; he desecrated the very office meant for solemn governance.”

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他曾瞒着我

“He once”

“had an affair in the back offices”

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行风月之事

“behind my back.”

《御赐小仵作》 · historical_and_court
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定王因公事繁忙 分身乏术 未能亲至
HSK 7 00:03
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💡 INTENT:

“Please do not take offense at his absence; his duty takes precedence, but he still respects you.”

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无碍

“It's fine.”

“Prince Ding is swamped by official matters and can't come in person.”

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特遣属下前来 送上贺礼

“He specially sent me to present a birthday gift.”

《莫离》 · historical_and_court
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