人活着就是本钱
“Being alive is capital.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“takes capital, doesn't it? But you've got it, haven't you?”
人活着就是本钱
“Being alive is capital.”
好 这话说得好
“True. Well said.”
“As long as you're still alive, there is always hope to turn things around.”
A deeply cherished piece of traditional Chinese folk wisdom and resilience philosophy, holding that life and health are the fundamental capital above all worldly possessions, reflecting an optimistic and persevering outlook when facing adversity.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
As long as you stay alive and healthy, there is always a chance to turn the situation around or build a future.
Commonly used in spoken Chinese to console someone enduring severe setbacks, poverty, or illness, instilling the will to keep living.
Originally referring to business capital; metaphorically extends to the essential foundation, qualifications, or assets one relies on for survival or competition.
Often used with verbs like 'you' (to have), 'mei you' (to lack), or 'kao' (to rely on), as in 'shenti shi geming de benqian' (health is the capital of revolution).
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“People need money to live.”
“Life is one long investment in yourself.”
“Health is the most important.”
“Health is your greatest asset.”
“I'm just a burden.”
“in each of your lives.”