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敲门

qiāo mén
HSK 5

English Meaning

to knock on a door

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
不会有浑球来敲门打扰吗?
HSK 5 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Why can't people just leave me alone for once instead of ruining my quiet time?”

1. PREVIOUS

老太婆就不能清净地睡个午觉

“Can an old woman no have a wee nap”

“without some arsehole pounding on her door?”

3. NEXT

- 我给你带了这个 - 你现在是邮递员了 约翰?

“- I brought you this. - You the postman now, John?”

《悬案》 · family_and_home
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建议你啊 先拿一个大专学历 作为找工作的敲门砖
HSK 5 00:03
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💡 INTENT:

“Be realistic right now; you need any accredited credential just to pass basic resume screenings.”

1. PREVIOUS

那个时候再找工作 不就容易了吗

“Then, it'll be easier for you to land a job.”

“I suggest you get a college diploma first as a foot in the door.”

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之后呢 边学习边工作 完成大学本科

“Then you can finish your bachelor's while working.”

《我的山与海》 · social_and_dating
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成为我和其他墨坊合作的敲门砖
HSK 5 00:02
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1. PREVIOUS

那我就要让生漆

“I'll use raw lacquer”

“as my bargaining chip with the other workshops.”

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这样 你晚些时候去找一趟阿姐 她在福建有些人脉

“Here's the plan— go find my sister later. She has some connections in Fujian.”

《家业》 · business_and_trade
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