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CHINESE WORD

huó gāi

活该

ought

Numbered pinyin
huo2 gai1
English meanings
(coll.) serve sb right, deservedly, ought, should

Example sentences

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  1. 01

    huógāi活该dǎoméi倒霉。

    Serves you right.

  2. 02

    huógāi活该rúcǐ如此。

    It's what he deserves.

  3. 03

    xīqǔ吸取jiàoxun教训。

    Learn the lesson.

  4. 04

    fǎnxǐng反省zìjǐ自己。

    Reflect on oneself.

  5. 05

    gǎi改guò过zì自xīn新。

    Turn over a new leaf.

  6. 06

    xīn心cún存kuānróng宽容。

    Be forgiving.

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