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下调

xià diào / xià tiáo
HSK 7

English Meaning

(xià diào) to demote; to pass down to a lower unit | (xià tiáo) to adjust downwards; to lower (prices, wages etc)

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 2 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
徐忠 你现在先撤回来 配合一下调查
HSK 7 00:03
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💡 INTENT:

“Drop whatever you are doing and report back immediately; you are being investigated.”

1. PREVIOUS

喂 你好 我是徐忠

“Hello, this is Xu Zhong.”

“Xu Zhong, withdraw now and cooperate with the investigation.”

3. NEXT

什么事 领导 别多问 先撤回来

“What is it, sir? Don't ask. Withdraw first.”

《狂飙》 · workplace
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干涉天皇陛下调查任务的死罪
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“You have no way out; sign this confession or face immediate execution.”

1. PREVIOUS

你犯下了

3. NEXT

签字吧

《长河落日》 · historical_and_court
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