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老人

lǎo rén
HSK 1

English Meaning

old man or woman; the elderly; one's aged parents or grandparents

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
我听村里的老人们说
HSK 3 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Don't feel silly; listen to this gentle belief that might bring you some peace.”

1. PREVIOUS

让你笑话我了

“I've made you laugh at me.”

“I heard the old folks in the village say”

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人死後会变成一颗星星

“that after people die, they become stars.”

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这老人都不爱挪窝
HSK 3 00:01
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1. PREVIOUS

然后这就没搬 就留下来了

“So we didn't move and just stayed here.”

“Old people never like to move.”

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那个

“Well,”

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我已经是个老人了
HSK 3 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“My best days are behind me, so do not expect miracles from me.”

1. PREVIOUS

你听我说

“Listen to me.”

“I'm an old man already.”

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虽然现在

“Even with advanced medicine...”

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