早就该停一停了
“It's time to hit pause for a while.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Why didn't you discuss this big decision with me?”
早就该停一停了
“It's time to hit pause for a while.”
刚挣点钱 刚打出点知名度
“You just made some money and built a reputation.”
“It's about time to pump the brakes anyway; you've been getting way ahead of yourself.”
In traditional Chinese life philosophy, when experiencing initial success in career or business, one is cautioned against rashness and impetuosity; it emphasizes the wisdom of pausing to consolidate rather than rushing headlong or becoming overconfident at the first sign of progress.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
should have done something long ago; implies that an action happened too late or was long overdue
A common colloquial pattern often used for retrospective criticism, venting frustration, or expressing strong approval of a necessary change.
pause briefly; take a short break
Verb reduplication pattern indicating a short action duration or softening the tone.
Placed at the end of the sentence to pair with 'zao jiu gai' (should have long ago), emphasizing a change of state or an established fact with a tone of reproach or strong exclamation.
