是先摸清楚他们的底细
“is to figure out their backgrounds first.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
咱们要做的
“What we need to do”
是先摸清楚他们的底细
“is to figure out their backgrounds first.”
若是真的
“If our guess is proven correct,”
“Don't rush into anything; we need to vet them thoroughly before making a move.”
In Chinese social and business culture, which emphasizes 'knowing oneself and knowing the other' ('zhi ji zhi bi'), people often conduct informal background inquiries or reconnaissance to sound out the other party before establishing formal trust or partnership.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to figure out clearly; to uncover the real situation through probing
A verb-complement structure often used to indicate uncovering facts or inside details through investigation or scouting.
to sound out someone's background or uncover inside details
Suitable for both spoken and written contexts, commonly used in business negotiations, interpersonal vigilance, or background checks prior to cooperation.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I aimed to investigate every detail thoroughly,”
“That's the most basic information one can find out if we wish to understand them.”
“to figure out their organizational structure.”
“Please pay special attention to identifying”