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掀

xiān
HSK 7

English Meaning

to lift (a lid); to rock; to convulse

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
打不过才掀桌子污蔑
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“Their petty attacks are pathetic proof that they know they lost to us.”

1. PREVIOUS

你怎么还骄傲上了

“Why are you so proud about it?”

“They were smeared because they were invincible.”

3. NEXT

不必理会

“No need to mind it.”

《江湖夜雨十年灯》 · crisis_and_conflict
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那恐怕京城 也要掀起一番腥风血雨了
HSK 7 00:02
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1. PREVIOUS

铲除异己 挑拨圣心

“to eliminate opponents and confuse the Emperor,”

“then I'm afraid the capital will soon plunge into chaos.”

3. NEXT

可如今线索太少

“But now we're short of leads.”

《朝雪录》 · historical_and_court
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到底是掀不起风浪
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“You are completely powerless to stop me, so give up.”

1. PREVIOUS

你无权无势

“you have no power or influence.”

“You can't make any waves.”

3. NEXT

拼尽全力终究还是功亏一篑

“Despite your best efforts, you fell short in the end.”

《樊笼》 · crisis_and_conflict
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