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退休

tuì xiū
HSK 3

English Meaning

to retire (from the workforce); to go into retirement

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
你知道我的退休金得少拿多少
HSK 2 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Do you have any idea how much trouble you would have caused me if Uncle Ding hadn't bailed us out? Learn to be grateful!”

1. PREVIOUS

要不是丁叔叔 出面帮忙解决

“If Uncle Ding hadn't stepped in to help,”

“do you know how much less pension I'd get,”

3. NEXT

生了病医保得少报多少钱吗

“and how much less medical insurance would cover if I got sick?”

《危险关系》 · family_and_home
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一看就是过来赚退休金的 这老爷子
HSK 4 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“This guy isn't here for a serious career; he's just passing time for easy cash.”

1. PREVIOUS

学历小学起步 年龄还不限 你看那边

“he welcomes even primary school leavers, and no age limits. Look.”

“They're obviously here to earn a pension. That old guy.”

3. NEXT

叔叔阿姨 真的不好意思 还拿着茶杯呢

“Sorry for making you wait. He's even holding a teacup.”

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你们找我这么一个快退休的
HSK 5 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“I'm about to retire, so why are you dragging me into this task instead of finding someone younger?”

1. PREVIOUS

不饿就不吃

“Don't eat then.”

“You asked a retiring inspector”

3. NEXT

检查员 来转一圈

“like me to come take a look.”

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