我还是想留在深圳
“I still want to stay in Shenzhen.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
谢谢您
“Thank you.”
我还是 想留在 深圳
“I still want to stay in Shenzhen.”
我都找到新的工作了
“(I've already found a new job.)”
“Thank you, but I've already made up my mind to stay in Shenzhen, so you don't need to persuade me.”
Refers to the social phenomenon and mindset of young people who choose to remain in first-tier cities like Shenzhen for personal growth and opportunities, despite high housing costs, fast-paced pressure, and family urging them to return home.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
still prefer to / still want to after consideration
Commonly used to gently persist with one's choice or counter another person's suggestion; soft in tone yet firm in stance.
to stay in...
Followed by a city or institution name, commonly used when discussing career development or life plans.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I'll stay in Shenzhen. Not going anywhere.”
“Does this look like I made it in the city?”
“Since you're here, stay at least three months”
“I'd be even more worried about you.”
“Made a life in Shenzhen.”
“After graduation, you couldn't stay in the provincial capital for your mom. I understood.”