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应酬

yìng chou
HSK 7

English Meaning

to engage in social activities; to socialize; dinner party; banquet; social engagement

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
我还陪你吃饭 我陪你应酬 我陪你打高尔夫
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Don't act like I owe you anything when I catered to your every whim and social need.”

1. PREVIOUS

你有什么损失吗 我得你什么天大的好处了吗

“What exactly did you lose? What great favor did I ever get from you?”

“I had meals with you. I played golf for your business.”

3. NEXT

我还陪你谈情说爱 你不用这样说

“I was even in love with you. You don't need to say that.”

《夜色正浓》 · crisis_and_conflict
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不想应酬 不是应酬 就是朋友
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Don't worry, you don't need to put on a show or network; it's just a relaxing hangout.”

1. PREVIOUS

你要不要过来跟我们一起

“Want to join us?”

“No socializing tonight. No, just meeting a friend of mine.”

3. NEXT

你今天干吗呀

“What are you doing?”

《夜色正浓》 · social_and_dating
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老婆 今晚突然有个应酬 你早点休息
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Don't wait up for me or get mad, I'm stuck attending mandatory work drinks tonight.”

1. PREVIOUS

项目进行得这么顺利 是不是应该给我点奖励呀

“The project is going so smoothly. Don't you think I deserve a little reward?”

“Honey, I was suddenly invited to a business dinner tonight. Get some rest early.”

3. NEXT

我刚刚看到外面还有很多人在等

“I just saw many people still waiting outside.”

《轧戏》 · family_and_home
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