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曾

Zēng / céng / zēng
HSK 4

English Meaning

(Zēng) surname Zeng | (céng) once; already; ever (in the past); former; previously; (past tense marker used before verb or clause) | (zēng) great- (grandfather, grandchild etc)

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
也曾与家父并肩作战
HSK 4 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“You can trust him because he proved his honor alongside my father in battle.”

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当年是魏严最倚重的干将

“was Wei Yan's most trusted general back then.”

“He also fought side by side with my father.”

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是个忠义之人

“He was a loyal and righteous man.”

《逐玉》 · historical_and_court
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你可曾向我的父亲忏悔
HSK 4 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“You murdered my father and never felt a shred of remorse, you monster.”

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这十七年

“in the past 17 years,”

“have you ever repented to my father?”

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可曾可怜过

“Have you ever pitied”

《逐玉》 · crisis_and_conflict
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祯娘斗胆一问 那王大家可曾后悔过当时的选择
HSK 4 00:04
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💡 INTENT:

“I need to know if the sacrifice you made was worth it, because I might be facing the exact same path.”

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曾几何时应当同祯娘一样 也做过同样的选择

“Once upon a time, you must have made the same choice as I did.”

“May I ask— have you ever regretted that choice?”

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姑娘果然敏捷 喝茶喝茶

“You are indeed quick-witted, Miss. Have some tea.”

《家业》 · historical_and_court
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