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义务

yì wù
HSK 4

English Meaning

duty; obligation; volunteer (work etc)

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
那就当义务劳动了呗
HSK 4 00:01
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1. PREVIOUS

先说好了啊 当志愿者是没有工资的

“Let's get this straight. Volunteering doesn't pay anything.”

“Then consider it community service.”

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给我吧 那这些就麻烦你了

“Give them to me. Then, I'll leave these to you.”

你本来也没有照顾我的义务
HSK 5 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“Don't bother making excuses; I know where I stand with you.”

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我本来是想去看你的 但 你不用跟我解释

“I did plan to go, but... You need not explain.”

“You weren't obligated to look after me.”

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我还要感谢你

“In fact, I should thank you.”

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没义务给你付回去的路费啊
HSK 5 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Do not push your luck; getting you out of the mountain is already doing you a favor.”

1. PREVIOUS

叶娘子 我们只负责把你送出山

“Lady Ye, we were only told to get you out of the mountain.”

“We're not obligated to pay for your upcoming journey.”

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有车来了

“A carriage's here.”

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