咱们两个也算是不打不相识
“we really bonded through our fight.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
共饮 多谢二位 李大侠
“Cheers! Thank you both. Mr. Li,”
咱们两个也 算是 不打不相识
“we really bonded through our fight.”
“I'm from Bashu, so let me send you off with a Bashu saying.”
“Past conflicts aside, we've bonded through our rivalry and are true friends now.”
Originating from classical Chinese literature and martial arts culture (such as 'Water Margin'), this reflects the 'jianghu' social philosophy of forging friendships through physical encounters, candid camaraderie, and mutual respect.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
Meaning that people gain mutual understanding and become good friends only after a clash or conflict (no discord, no concord).
Commonly used in pleasantries when turning enemies into friends or resolving initial misunderstandings, carrying a strong flavor of chivalric fellowship.
Can be considered as; might as well count as.
Frequently used in spoken Chinese to make a qualified affirmation or tactful concession about a certain status or conclusion.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“This is our first time working together, and I guess we got to know each other the hard way.”
“Between us, no one really dumped the other.”
“Two families haven't met for the viewing.”
“Perhaps we don't know each other well.”
“Neither of us has any special skills.”
“We're so close now. No need to be so formal.”
“Yes, exactly. No discord, no concord.”
“But we haven't been together that long.”
“It's fine. Let's get to know each other again.”
“Don't you think we still don't really know each other?”
“We were only together for less than two months.”