争取考个好大学
“and get into a good university.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
搞摇滚的不是什么正经事 重要的是好好读书
“Music is not a proper job. Your priority now is to study”
争取 考个好大学
“and get into a good university.”
“You were brave and smart inside the van with the human traffickers.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In traditional Chinese families and mainstream society, 'kao ge hao da xue' (getting into a good university, such as elite Project 985/211 schools) is considered the most orthodox and secure path for young people to achieve success, upward social mobility, and a stable future.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to strive for; to try hard to achieve a goal
Followed by a verb or verb-object phrase, frequently used to express expectations or encouragement toward oneself or others.
to test into a good or prestigious university
An extremely common colloquial phrase; 'ge' serves as a weakened measure word modifying the object, softening the tone and conveying an encouraging expectation.
