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一旦

yī dàn
HSK 5

English Meaning

in case (sth happens); if; once (sth happens, then...); when; in a short time; in one day

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但是一旦选择出发
HSK 5 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“However, once you make the move, there will inevitably be consequences or risks you must face.”

1. PREVIOUS

我不明白你在说什么

“I don't follow.”

“But once you set out,”

3. NEXT

就会面临着

“you'll face”

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但是如果你这篇文章 一旦发表
HSK 5 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“You need to think twice before publishing this, because the consequences for the organization will be severe.”

1. PREVIOUS

你这篇文章啊 的确很有分量

“This article of yours is indeed impactful.”

“But once published,”

3. NEXT

很有可能 会影响整个月海

“it's likely to affect the whole of Yuehai.”

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一旦遇上金吾卫盘查 要如何应对?
HSK 5 00:03
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💡 INTENT:

“You haven't thought this through—we will get caught immediately unless you have a solid plan.”

1. PREVIOUS

- 进宫 - 现在进宫? 太冒险了

“- Let's enter the palace. - Right now? That's too risky.”

“If the Imperial Guards stop us, what do we do?”

3. NEXT

不进宫 我还能送她去哪儿啊?

“If not the palace, where else can I take her?”

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