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说到底

shuō dào dǐ
HSK 7

English Meaning

in the final analysis; in the end

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
说到底此事
HSK 7 00:01
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1. PREVIOUS

可以被牺牲的棋子

“you could sacrifice.”

2. TARGET TURN 说到底此事

“After all,”

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为父也难辞其咎

“I'm also at fault for this.”

《御赐小仵作》 · historical_and_court
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祯娘只懂制墨 可今日王大家让我鉴茶 说到底
HSK 7 00:05
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💡 INTENT:

“Don't pretend this is about the tea—I know you are testing whether I am sharp enough.”

1. PREVIOUS

你为何偏偏选了 这平平无奇的野茶

“why did you pick this ordinary Wild Tea?”

“I only know how to make ink, yet you asked me to appraise tea today. At the end of the day,”

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无非是想考验一下 我的眼光与见识 不是吗

“it's a test of my vision and knowledge, isn't it?”

《家业》 · historical_and_court
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说到底终究不是一家人
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Do not let your guard down; blood and loyalty lie elsewhere.”

1. PREVIOUS

她心里能不记恨吗

“can she not hold a grudge in her heart?”

“After all, she's not our family.”

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你面上宽容 心里头不得不防啊

“You can be tolerant on the surface, but you have to be on guard in your heart.”

《家业》 · family_and_home
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