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兼顾

jiān gù
HSK 7

English Meaning

to attend simultaneously to two or more things; to balance (career and family, family and education etc)

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我怕他两头兼顾吃不消 我相信他
HSK 7 00:03
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💡 INTENT:

“There's no need to take him off the case. Even though it's demanding, I trust him completely and want him to stay.”

1. PREVIOUS

徐局 最近要不要把叶谦 在重案队的工作先停下来

“Chief Xu. Should we suspend Ye Qian's duties in the Major Crimes Unit for now?”

“I'm worried he can't handle both. I trust him.”

3. NEXT

好

“Okay.”

《风过留痕》 · legal_and_police
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我知道你啊 这两边兼顾肯定是累
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“I acknowledge your hard work, but ask yourself if it is really worth it.”

1. PREVIOUS

可是谁也管不了他 对吧 他一干起活来 废寝忘食

“But he doesn't listen to us. Once he works, he forgets everything.”

“I know you're exhausted juggling both sides.”

3. NEXT

但是你为谁累呢

“But who'd be benefited?”

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公私兼顾 顺便为之
HSK 7 00:01
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1. PREVIOUS

还是另有公干

“or for other business?”

“For both personal and official affairs. I'm handling this along the way.”

3. NEXT

辛仙子久未归家

“You've been away from home for so long, Immortal Xin.”

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