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争气

zhēng qì
HSK 7

English Meaning

to work hard for sth; to resolve on improvement; determined not to fall short

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
你说这俩孩子 怎么这么争气呢
HSK 7 00:01
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你看我光着急来叫人了 忘问了

“I was in such a hurry to come get her that I forgot to ask.”

“How did these two kids turn out to be so outstanding?”

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是是是 陈庆也优秀

“Yes, yes. Chen Qing is excellent too.”

《你好1983》 · family_and_home
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谁让你肚子不争气
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“You have only yourself to blame for not securing an heir; do not expect me to fix your failure.”

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那母亲就任凭女儿被成王休妻吗

“So Mother will just let me be divorced by Prince Cheng?”

“It's your own fault for not being fertile.”

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若是早怀上孩子 怎会让那个小贱人占了先机

“If you had gotten pregnant earlier, that little tramp wouldn't have gained the advantage,”

《朝雪录》 · historical_and_court
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他叫张海楼 是我不争气的徒弟
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“He messed up, but he is my student; please forgive his foolishness for my sake.”

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敬大当家 大当家

“To the Chief! Chief!”

“His name is Zhang Hailou. He is my apprentice.”

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今天多有冒犯

“Sorry for offending you today.”

《南部档案》 · crisis_and_conflict
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