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线

xiàn / xiàn
HSK 3

English Meaning

(xiàn) variant of 线 | (xiàn) thread; string; wire; line; (after a number) tier (unofficial ranking of a Chinese city)

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
这里到处都是他的眼线
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💡 INTENT:

“I cannot escape and you will get caught too if you stay, so save yourself.”

1. PREVIOUS

夫人 那您不跟我一起走吗

“My Lady, won't you leave with me?”

“Qi Min's men have this place under close watch.”

3. NEXT

我走不掉的

“I cannot escape.”

《逐玉》 · crisis_and_conflict
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把这个战线拉长
HSK 3 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“Do not rush into anything; drag it out so you keep the upper hand.”

1. PREVIOUS

这个中间不断地徘徊

“A constant cycle of hesitation”

“Drag out the process”

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你要告诉他

“You have to tell them”

《我的妈妈是校花》 · social_and_dating
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放了她 你还有一线生机
HSK 3 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“Harm her and you're dead; let her go and I might spare your life.”

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放了她

“Let her go!”

“Let her go and you might still have a chance to live.”

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你对付的其实是本官

“I am the one you want to deal with.”

《良陈美锦》 · crisis_and_conflict
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