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浅

jiān / qiǎn
HSK 4

English Meaning

(jiān) sound of moving water | (qiǎn) shallow; light (color)

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
适合浅尝辄止
HSK 4 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“Some connections are best left at a distance; don't be greedy and ruin it by wanting more.”

1. PREVIOUS

有些缘分呐

“Some connections”

2. TARGET TURN 适合浅尝辄止

“are better kept light.”

3. NEXT

太贪

“Get too greedy,”

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谷色浅浅米汤娇
HSK 4 00:02
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1. PREVIOUS

谢公子夸奖

“Thank you for the compliment, Sir.”

“Mild husks of grain, tender as rice water;”

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风催稻熟金盏摇

“golden cups sway as the wind ripens the paddy.”

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浅尝一下 又死不了
HSK 4 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“Relax, I am just taking a tiny nibble; stop being overly dramatic.”

1. PREVIOUS

你是不是故意中毒 骗我尝啊?

“You poisoned yourself on purpose just to trick me into tasting it?”

“Just a sip. It won't kill you.”

3. NEXT

再说了 有你给我的救命神药 万事无忧

“Besides, with your miracle antidote, we're safe.”

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