也得有熬的本钱呀 怎么没有本钱哪
“takes capital, doesn't it? But you've got it, haven't you?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
可是熬
“But even enduring”
也 得有 熬的本钱 呀 怎么没 有本钱 哪
“takes capital, doesn't it? But you've got it, haven't you?”
“Don't lose hope—as long as we're alive, we have what it takes to get through this.”
Reflects the survival philosophy of 'ao' (enduring through hardship) unique to grassroots Chinese people in the face of suffering, as well as an optimistic fatalism that views life and health itself as the most precious 'capital'.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to have the necessary qualifications, capital, or physical foundation to do something
Often used colloquially to express having the confidence or backing to withstand pressure, take risks, or persevere, as in 'shenti shi geming de benqian' (health is the capital of revolution).
to endure a hard, painful life or a long, arduous wait
A culturally resonant verb used to describe tenaciously getting through difficult times or adversity in life.
Used at the end of a question or exclamation to intensify the tone of exclamation and rebuttal.
Paired with 'zenme' to form a rhetorical question, expressing strong doubt toward the other party's view that they have 'no capital'.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“And there's usually a little bonus, right?”
“Even this much money isn't enough.”
“Within three months, I've already earned back the money.”
“but I managed to make some money after a few years.”
“as startup capital, he managed to build up the business.”
“I've lost all my money.”