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买不起

mǎi bu qǐ
HSK 7

English Meaning

cannot afford; can't afford buying

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
连三类礼品都买不起
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“Our budget is ridiculously tight; we cannot even afford the cheapest gifts for clients.”

1. PREVIOUS

平均摊到一年里

“spread over a year,”

“it wouldn't even cover a Class 3 gift.”

3. NEXT

可是这个客户

“But this client”

《蜜语纪》 · workplace
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我又不是商品 真标了价你也买不起
HSK 7 00:03
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💡 INTENT:

“Know your place; you are completely unworthy of me.”

1. PREVIOUS

我 我要你小姨

“I want your aunt.”

“I'm not for sale. You can't afford me.”

3. NEXT

你来干什么

“Why are you here?”

《我的山与海》 · crisis_and_conflict
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连件像样的衣服都买不起
HSK 7 00:01
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1. PREVIOUS

设计图

“Design sketch.”

“I can't even afford a decent outfit.”

3. NEXT

每天都在想明天该怎么办

“Every day I wonder how to get through tomorrow.”

《玫瑰丛生》 · daily_life
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