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见外

jiàn wài
HSK 7

English Meaning

to treat sb with the formal courtesy accorded to a host or a guest

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
跟我见外了是不是啊
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“Stop being so formal with me—we are close enough that you don't need to stand on ceremony.”

1. PREVIOUS

给废了

“your suit.”

“Are you treating me like a stranger?”

3. NEXT

工服

“It's a work uniform.”

《蜜语纪》 · daily_life
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你把钱转过来就有点见外了 再说了
HSK 7 00:03
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💡 INTENT:

“We are close enough that keeping financial score feels insulting.”

1. PREVIOUS

不还是朋友吗

“Aren't we friends?”

“Transferring the money back feels distant. Besides,”

3. NEXT

你一心情不好就喝酒 多伤身体啊

“you drink whenever you're down. That's bad for you.”

《风过留痕》 · social_and_dating
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可千万别说这么见外的话
HSK 7 00:02
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1. PREVIOUS

你我之间

“Between us,”

“there's no need for such formalities.”

3. NEXT

这个试试

“Try this on.”

《逐玉》 · social_and_dating
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