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先生

xiān sheng
HSK 1

English Meaning

teacher; gentleman; sir; mister (Mr.); husband; (dialect) doctor

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万福 好样的 先生
HSK 1 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Great job, Wanfu! You did us proud, sir!”

1. PREVIOUS

全都空了

“Yes, completely empty.”

“Good job, Wanfu. Sir,”

3. NEXT

日本人肯定不会放过咱们的

“the Japanese definitely won't let us off.”

《八千里路云和月》 · crisis_and_conflict
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这个福田先生
HSK 1 00:01
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1. PREVIOUS

一边去

“Move aside.”

2. TARGET TURN 这个福田先生

“Mr. Fukuda,”

3. NEXT

这个叶家老爷的情况

“regarding Master Ye's situation,”

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藤田司令官请叶老先生
HSK 1 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“The commander demands your presence, but we are framing it as an invitation to give you face.”

1. PREVIOUS

多有冒犯

“I apologize for the intrusion”

“Commander Fujita invites Mr. Ye”

3. NEXT

晚餐时候到司令部去一趟

“to the headquarters for dinner”

《长河落日》 · crisis_and_conflict
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