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斩

zhǎn
HSK 7

English Meaning

to behead (as form of capital punishment); to chop

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
当年也是斩过战鬼的
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“Don't underestimate me—I've proven myself against the deadliest foes.”

1. PREVIOUS

但我这把弯刀

“but I did slay War Demons”

“with this machete years ago!”

3. NEXT

对

“Yes.”

《佳偶天成》 · historical_and_court
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斩草不除根
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“I must finish you off now, or you will come back to destroy me.”

1. PREVIOUS

省得往生

“Save them from reincarnation.”

2. TARGET TURN 斩草不除根

“Failing to eradicate the roots”

3. NEXT

果然后患无穷

“surely brings endless trouble.”

《江湖夜雨十年灯》 · crisis_and_conflict
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阵前斩杀长信王
HSK 7 00:02
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1. PREVIOUS

樊长玉

“Fan Changyu,”

“killed Lord Changxin on the battlefield”

3. NEXT

立下奇功

“and achieved remarkable merit.”

《逐玉》 · historical_and_court
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