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活该

活該
huó gāiHSK 7

活该 (huó gāi) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 1 definition and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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verb 动

  1. Englishto deserve (punishment)

    • EX
      谁让他平时不努力，这次考试不及格真是活该。

      He never works hard, so failing this exam serves him right.

    • EX
      你不听大家的劝告，现在吃亏了也是活该。

      You ignored everyone's advice, so it serves you right that you've suffered a loss now.