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开天辟地

kāi tiān pì dì
HSK 7

English Meaning

to split heaven and earth apart (idiom); refers to the Pangu 盘古 creation myth

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
你还想开天辟地呀 你咋想的你这
HSK 7 00:03
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💡 INTENT:

“Who do you think you are? Your plan is completely insane.”

1. PREVIOUS

你想咋

“What do you want?”

“Trying to remake the world? What are you thinking?”

3. NEXT

谁教你这么说的

“Who taught you to say that?”

《主角》 · crisis_and_conflict
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开天辟地的从来都是神话
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Stop being so naive and idealistic; miracles do not happen in real business.”

1. PREVIOUS

我可不觉得那是笑话

“I don't think it's a joke at all.”

“Groundbreaking achievements are always legends.”

3. NEXT

销售部又多了一个精英啊

“The sales department has gained another elite.”

《蜜语纪》 · workplace
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你怎么不从开天辟地开始讲啊
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Stop beating around the bush and just get to the point already.”

1. PREVIOUS

东拉西扯这些有的没的

“Why drag in all this unrelated matter?”

“Why not start from the creation of heaven and earth?”

3. NEXT

你这就是脱离人民群众

“You're out of touch with the people!”

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