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běn
HSK 1

English Meaning

root; stem; origin; source; this; the current; original; inherent; originally; classifier for books, periodicals, files etc

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
汪若海何德何能 你给他下这个血本
HSK 1 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“What makes Wang Ruohai so special that you'd break the bank for him? He's totally not worth it.”

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你说说你 为了省个配送费 连外卖都不舍得点的人

“Look at you. You won't even order takeout to save on the delivery fee.”

“What has Wang Ruohai ever done to deserve you spending this much on him?”

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他不是在银行工作吗 可得有两身好看的衣服

“He works at a bank. He needs a few nice outfits.”

《爱情有烟火》 · social_and_dating
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本官也有状要诉
HSK 1 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“You don't get to control this court; I am turning the tables on you.”

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本官来说

“then I will.”

“I would like to bring formal charges.”

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狄仁杰

“Di Renjie,”

《大唐迷雾》 · legal_and_police
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日本南太平洋舰队的司令官
HSK 1 00:02
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任命他为新成立的

“Appointing him as the commander”

“of the newly formed Japanese South Pacific Fleet.”

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您知道

“You know,”

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