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生前

shēng qián
HSK 7

English Meaning

(of a deceased) during one's life; while living

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含笑生前 很可能和娄绰在一起
HSK 7 00:02
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倾脚工常用金丝枣塞入鼻孔 口中含姜片来抵御臭气

“Night-soil collectors stuff jujubes in their nostrils and keep ginger slices in their mouths to fight the stench.”

“Hanxiao was probably with Lou Chuo before she died.”

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县主 男女授受不亲 这般 真的可以吗?

“Your Ladyship, is it really proper for you to be around him now?”

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对死者生前无微不至地照顾
HSK 7 00:03
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卢慧兰

“Lu Huilan,”

“took meticulous care of the deceased during his lifetime.”

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是一个非常暖心孝顺的女儿

“She is a very warm and devoted daughter.”

《开庭》 · legal_and_police
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生前欠了很大一笔钱
HSK 7 00:01
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“She had massive debts, which might explain why she ended her life—or point to something worse.”

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她前段时间自杀了

“She committed suicide some time ago.”

“Before that, she had taken out a huge loan.”

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怎么会自杀呢

“Why would she commit suicide?”

《危险关系》 · legal_and_police
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