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故

gù
HSK 7

English Meaning

happening; instance; reason; cause; intentional; former; old; friend; therefore; hence; (of people) to die, dead

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后来横遭变故
HSK 7 00:01
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只因为情所累

“She was held back by her feelings,”

2. TARGET TURN 后来横遭变故

“and later struck by a terrible twist of fate.”

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才变成了现在这个样子

“That's how she became who she is now.”

《樊笼》 · social_and_dating
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还是要小心 有人故意煽动情绪 制造混乱
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Don't let our guard down; someone might try to stir up trouble and derail the situation.”

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一切都是可控的范围内

“everything is under control.”

“We still need to be careful in case someone incites the crowd to cause chaos.”

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对了 免费的茶水摊 再增加两个

“By the way, add two more free tea stands.”

《你好1983》 · workplace
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是有人故意想陷害你 找角度拍的照片
HSK 7 00:03
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那照你这么说

“So you're saying”

“someone deliberately tried to frame you by taking the photo from that angle?”

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可你别说

“But honestly,”

《爱情有烟火》 · crisis_and_conflict
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