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一经

yī jīng
HSK 7

English Meaning

as soon as; once (an action has been completed)

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未经雕琢之前 入目平凡 一经雕琢 不同凡响
HSK 7 00:05
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💡 INTENT:

“True excellence may look plain at first, but deliberate refinement makes it exceptional.”

1. PREVIOUS

我想这茶跟墨都是一样的

“I think it's the same for tea and ink.”

“Before being polished, they look ordinary. Once polished, they are extraordinary.”

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而且这里长告诉我 这茶叶有一股兰花香的味道

“And the village head told me this tea has an orchid scent.”

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