vivid; alive; helplessly
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
vivid; alive; taken from real life
Describes something very realistic, lifelike, or based on true events. Often used with '的'.
Tā他
jiǎng讲
le了
yī一
gè个
huó活
shēng生
shēng生
de的
gù故
shi事
，
ràng让
wǒ我
men们
dōu都
shēn深
shòu受
gǎn感
dòng动
。
He told a vivid story that moved us all deeply.
Huó活
shēng生
shēng生
de的
shì事
shí实
bǎi摆
zài在
yǎn眼
qián前
，
bù不
róng容
fǒu否
rèn认
。
The living facts are right before our eyes and cannot be denied.
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Zhè这
bù部
jì纪
lù录
piàn片
jì记
lù录
le了
xǔ许
duō多
huó活
shēng生
shēng生
de的
lì例
zi子
。
This documentary records many real-life examples.
adverb
helplessly; right before one's eyes; while still alive
Emphasizes something happening in a cruel, unavoidable, or direct manner, often with a negative connotation.
Nà那
chǎng场
bēi悲
jù剧
huó活
shēng生
shēng生
de地
chāi拆
sàn散
le了
tā他
men们
de的
jiā家
tíng庭
。
That tragedy tore their family apart right before their eyes.
Bāo包
bàn办
de的
hūn婚
yīn姻
bǎ把
tā她
huó活
shēng生
shēng生
de地
duàn断
sòng送
le了
。
The arranged marriage ruined her life helplessly.
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Wǒ我
men们
bù不
néng能
kàn看
zhe着
zhè这
xiē些
dòng动
wù物
huó活
shēng生
shēng生
de地
è饿
sǐ死
。
We cannot watch these animals starve to death while still alive.