就送她去考试了 耽误不了的
“I just wanted her to apologize, then I would send her to the exam. She wouldn't be late.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我只想要让她肯道歉
“I just wanted her to apologize, then I would send her to the exam.”
就送她去考试了 耽误不了 的
“I just wanted her to apologize, then I would send her to the exam. She wouldn't be late.”
“We were just about to reconcile.”
“I wasn't actually trying to ruin her future; I just wanted an apology and was going to let her make the exam in time.”
In Chinese culture and social context, major examinations (such as the gaokao, graduate entrance exams, or civil service exams) directly determine a person's future and livelihood. Causing someone to be delayed for an exam is seen as a severe, destructive blunder, which is why the speaker insists vigorously that it 'dan wu bu liao' (will not cause a delay).
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
will not cause a delay; won't make anyone miss out
Used in spoken Chinese to reassure others or vouch for one's actions, emphasizing that there is plenty of time and things will not be messed up.
Indicates a new state following the completion of a hypothetical action, strengthening the causal link
Used at the end of a sentence to express certainty and conviction, enhancing the persuasiveness of a commitment or justification
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Get out. You can't stop her from taking the exam.”
“Now you won't let her graduate, and you've even driven her crazy. Are you trying to shirk responsibility?”
“My student has an upcoming exam. Her mom wanted me to tutor her.”
“I'd thought about sending her to school in a few years.”
“If she can't get into a key high school, can you take responsibility?”
“because of yourself. You shouldn't drag her down!”