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自理

zì lǐ
HSK 7

English Meaning

to take care of oneself; to provide for oneself

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
生活都能半自理了
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“You used to be totally useless at taking care of yourself, so even basic chores are an achievement for you.”

1. PREVIOUS

你看 你自从当了房东之后 成长得多迅速啊

“Ever since you became the landlord, you've grown up so fast.”

“You're almost a functioning adult now.”

3. NEXT

挺好的

“Good for you.”

《爱情有烟火》 · social_and_dating
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我还不至于不能自理
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“Stop babying me; I am perfectly capable of handling this on my own.”

1. PREVIOUS

我来我来我来

“Let me do it.”

“I'm not completely incapable of taking care of myself.”

3. NEXT

来

“Here.”

《轧戏》 · daily_life
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我看你这么缺乏自理能力 长到现在也不容易
HSK 7 00:03
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💡 INTENT:

“You are utterly hopeless at taking care of yourself, but I find it endearing and I will take care of you.”

1. PREVIOUS

你也别这么愁眉苦脸的了

“Don't look so upset.”

“Considering how little you can do for yourself, it's a miracle you've made it this far.”

3. NEXT

这样吧 以后我允许你在我面前 做富二代的梦

“How about this? From now on, I'll allow you to dream about being a rich second generation in front of me,”

《爱情有烟火》 · social_and_dating
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