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算账

suàn zhàng
HSK 7

English Meaning

(accounting) to balance the books; to do the accounts; (fig.) to settle an account; to get one's revenge

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还有大把人找你算账 我认栽对你有好处吗
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Don't mess with me; taking me down won't save you, there's a line of people waiting to settle scores with you.”

1. PREVIOUS

不是 我认什么栽啊 你就算让警察把我逮进去

“Why should I? Even if you get me arrested, plenty of others will come after you.”

“Even if you get me arrested, plenty of others will come after you. What do you gain from my downfall?”

3. NEXT

再说了 我报警不是为了 让警察把你逮进来

“Besides, I didn't call the police to have you arrested.”

《隐身的名字》 · crisis_and_conflict
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还提要求 亲夫妻 明算账
HSK 7 00:03
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💡 INTENT:

“You owe me for this, so show some proper appreciation!”

1. PREVIOUS

夫君打算怎么报答我? 都做了二十多年夫妻了

“Darling, how do you plan to repay me? We've been husband and wife for over 20 years,”

“and you're still making demands? Even between husband and wife, accounts should be kept clear.”

3. NEXT

说说看吧

“Let's hear it, then.”

《月鳞绮纪》 · family_and_home
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别磨练我 不然我找他算账
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Don't try to test or exploit me under the excuse of 'growth', or I will push back hard.”

1. PREVIOUS

在腾达磨练一下 磨练可以

“to gain experience at Tengda. He can gain experience.”

“Just don't use me for it. Or I'll settle it with him.”

3. NEXT

That's all(就这样吗)

“That's all?”

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