Are you in jest or in real earnest?

你是开玩笑还是认真的？

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Eh, Han Jia, now I'm going to follow Mr. Cai's example to study in real earnest.

哎，韩佳， 现在我要以蔡老先生作为榜样，脚踏实地的学习了。

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China stands ready to make concerted efforts with all relevant parties to implement the DOC and safeguard peace and stability of the South China Sea in real earnest.

中方愿与有关各方共同努力，切实落实《南海各方行为宣言》，维护南海地区的和平稳定。

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