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消遣

xiāo qiǎn
HSK 7

English Meaning

to while the time away; amusement; pastime; recreation; to make sport of

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
旅行几天是消遣
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“Vacations are fun, but living away from home like you do sounds miserable.”

1. PREVIOUS

我在外面有多想这一口 太可怜了

“how much I craved this bite out there. How pitiful.”

“Traveling for a few days is a form of recreation,”

3. NEXT

这成年累月在外边 恐怕我也受不了啊 是的呀

“but I might not be able to take it if I'm out traveling for months and years. Indeed.”

《年少有为》 · dining_and_food
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说好只用三成功力陪我消遣
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“You promised to hold back, so stop playing so rough!”

1. PREVIOUS

你耍赖

“You're cheating.”

“You promised to use only 30% of your skill.”

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你这分明是

“But clearly,”

《逐玉》 · social_and_dating
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权当闲谈消遣 好不好
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“This is off the record, so do not quote me or make it an official statement.”

1. PREVIOUS

可以跟你们分享一下

“I can share with you.”

“Don't take it seriously, okay?”

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您放心 这个我们知道

“Don't worry. We know that.”

《狂飙》 · workplace
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