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拼命

pīn mìng
HSK 7

English Meaning

to do one's utmost; with all one's might; at all costs; (to work or fight) as if one's life depends on it

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我不敢丢一文 我只能拼命捡
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Don't take this money—it belongs to poor workers, and I had no choice but to fight for every cent.”

1. PREVIOUS

那是我们净房所有倾脚工的钱

“That was the pay meant for all the night-soil collectors.”

“I didn't dare lose a single coin, so I scrambled to pick them up.”

3. NEXT

掏粪的 你哪儿来的这么多钱啊?

“Hey, filthy rat, where did you get all that money?”

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男人靠不住 还是得拼命工作呀
HSK 7 00:02
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1. PREVIOUS

我觉得还是得转去前台工作 这样工资能高点

“I think I should move to a front-office role. The pay is better.”

“Men are unreliable. You have to work hard and rely on yourself.”

3. NEXT

终于想明白了

“You've finally figured it out.”

《爱情有烟火》 · social_and_dating
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为什么不来找我 让司机拼命往我家送东西
HSK 7 00:03
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💡 INTENT:

“You tried to buy off your guilt with gifts instead of facing me like an adult.”

1. PREVIOUS

那你那个时候 为什么不给我打电话

“Why didn't you call me then?”

“Why didn't you come to me? You sent the driver to deliver things.”

3. NEXT

什么意思

“Were you waiting”

《夜色正浓》 · crisis_and_conflict
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