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怜惜

lián xī
HSK 7

English Meaning

to take pity on; to feel tenderness toward

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却为何对自己唯一的嫡子 毫无怜惜
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“It makes no sense and breaks my heart that he favors a daughter over his own rightful heir.”

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圣上既能恩允八姐姐归宁

“His Majesty could let Zhaoyu return home,”

“yet why does he show no affection toward his only legitimate son?”

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圣上未必是怜惜秦朝羽

“His Majesty isn't necessarily showing affection to Qin Zhaoyu,”

《朝雪录》 · historical_and_court
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圣上未必是怜惜秦朝羽
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“Do not be naive; this is purely about political strategy, not personal affection.”

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却为何对自己唯一的嫡子 毫无怜惜

“yet why does he show no affection toward his only legitimate son?”

“His Majesty isn't necessarily showing affection to Qin Zhaoyu,”

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而是施恩于 曾经效忠二皇子的那些臣子们

“but rather bestowing favour on those officials who once served Prince Yan Che”

《朝雪录》 · historical_and_court
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你也怜惜怜惜我嘛
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“Don't just think about yourself; pamper me and give me some extra love!”

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但是 我天天拘在这宫中 我也很不容易啊

“But being stuck in the palace every day isn't easy for me either.”

“You should pity me too.”

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是啊 我可得怜惜怜惜你

“Yes. I should feel sorry for you.”

《朝雪录》 · historical_and_court
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