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zhēng / zhèng
HSK 1

English Meaning

(zhēng) first month of the lunar year | (zhèng) straight; upright; proper; main; principal; to correct; to rectify; exactly; just (at that time); right (in that place); (math.) positive

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
大学生正是花钱的时候 来 谢谢胡大哥
HSK 1 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Don't be shy about accepting it; students always need cash, but make sure you show proper gratitude.”

1. PREVIOUS

还给什么红包 那也是孩子呀

“There's no need to give him lucky money. But he's still a kid.”

“College students need money to spend. Take it. Thank you, Mr. Hu.”

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谢谢胡叔叔

“Thank you, Mr. Hu.”

《轧戏》 · family_and_home
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都说安郡王是正人君子
HSK 1 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“You pretend to be an honorable gentleman, but your actions show you are nothing of the sort.”

1. PREVIOUS

好

“Fine.”

“People say that Commandery Prince An is a gentleman.”

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你们竟也使得出

“I never expected you guys”

《御赐小仵作》 · historical_and_court
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我本在正殿诵经
HSK 1 00:01
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1. PREVIOUS

那晚

“That night,”

“I was reciting sutras in the main hall.”

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但是房顶的雨滴

“But the rain leaking from the roof”

《大唐迷雾》 · historical_and_court
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