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点

diǎn
HSK 1

English Meaning

point; dot; drop; speck; o'clock; point (in space or time); to draw a dot; to check on a list; to choose; to order (food in a restaurant); to touch briefly; to hint; to light; to ignite; to pour a liquid drop by drop; (old) one fifth of a two-hour watch 更; dot stroke in Chinese characters; classifier for items

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
是 对不起 真的对不起 一点长进都没有
HSK 1 00:03
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💡 INTENT:

“I'm so sorry, I feel completely hopeless and hate that I haven't changed at all.”

1. PREVIOUS

你知道吗

“Do you know that?”

“Yes, I'm sorry. I'm really sorry. You haven't improved at all.”

3. NEXT

总对不起 对不起 对不起有用吗

“Always "I'm sorry." Is saying sorry useful?”

《爱情有烟火》 · crisis_and_conflict
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能给他一点时间吗
HSK 1 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“Could you please cut him some slack and give him a bit more time?”

1. PREVIOUS

对中国人来说 中秋节很重要

“For Chinese people, the Mid-Autumn Festival is very important.”

“Can you give him some time?”

3. NEXT

我给你一个小时考虑

“I'll give you an hour to think about it.”

《八千里路云和月》 · crisis_and_conflict
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今天晚上 我还有点事儿要忙呢
HSK 1 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“I can't stay late tonight / I won't be able to hang out later.”

1. PREVIOUS

而且

“Besides,”

“I've still got stuff to do tonight.”

3. NEXT

那一会我给她送回去之后

“After I drop her off later,”

《玫瑰丛生》 · social_and_dating
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