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好歹

hǎo dǎi
HSK 7

English Meaning

good and bad; most unfortunate occurrence; in any case; whatever

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但好歹还有些神智
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“It might have severe downsides, but at least it's the lesser of two evils.”

1. PREVIOUS

这些药虽让人上瘾

“These drugs may be addictive,”

“but at least those who take them still retain some sanity.”

3. NEXT

其他药

“The other drugs”

《樊笼》 · hospital_and_health
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跟人家友好一点 好歹人家也是平台的人哪
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Swallow your pride and play nice, because we cannot afford to offend the platform.”

1. PREVIOUS

一会儿你见了人家之后 不要一直板着脸

“When you meet him later, don't keep a straight face.”

“Be friendlier. After all, he's from the platform.”

3. NEXT

我就这态度不好吗 态度不挺好的吗

“Is my attitude that bad? Isn't it pretty good?”

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你们好歹是大学同学 你就宁可站在钱这边
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“How can you be so cold-blooded and sell out your own classmate for cash?”

1. PREVIOUS

不过你是真没良心

“But you really have no loyalty.”

“You two were at least college classmates, yet you'd rather stand with money”

3. NEXT

也不站在你同窗这边

“than with your old classmate.”

《爱情没有神话》 · crisis_and_conflict
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