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讨好

tǎo hǎo
HSK 7

English Meaning

to get the desired outcome; to win favor by fawning on sb; to curry favor with; a fruitful outcome to reward one's labor

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很时尚也更讨好年轻一代
HSK 7 00:01
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王皓现场调酒的主意不错

“Wang Hao's on-site cocktail idea is good.”

“Trendy and appealing to the young generation.”

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你回去做个完整的方案发给我

“Send a complete proposal to me later.”

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如果杜总 您真的想要讨好我的话
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Stop playing games with superficial gestures; prove your sincerity by doing what actually matters.”

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否则

“Otherwise,”

“Chairman Du, if you really wanted to please me,”

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把另一个人交出来 岂不是更直接

“wouldn't it be simpler to hand over the other person?”

《你好1983》 · business_and_trade
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两头在这儿讨好 看看你女儿 现在什么样子
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Stop playing the nice guy and look at how your indulgence has ruined our daughter.”

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少说两句 灿灿心里也不好受 行了 你别说了

“Cut it out. Can is also upset about this. Well. Stop!”

“You're just trying to comfort both sides. Look at your daughter now.”

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都已经二十六岁了 还成天在那儿做梦呢

“She's 26 years old and still day-dreaming.”

《以家人之名》 · family_and_home
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