我们俩以后还是 保持点距离
“We should keep some distance”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我刚才那是一种还人情的方式 你不要误会
“That was simply my way of returning a favor. Don't misunderstand.”
我们俩 以后还是 保持点距离
“We should keep some distance”
相敬如宾
“and treat each other with courtesy.”
“Do not read into my actions; we should stay just acquaintances.”
In Chinese social norms, deliberate distance is often maintained between males and females to prevent rumors or emotional complications.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to keep one's distance; to stay detached
Used both physically and socially to establish boundaries or cool down a relationship.
had better; it would be best to
Used to express a preference or recommendation after evaluating alternatives.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“It'd be better for us to keep our distance and not become friends.”
“I need some space from him.”
“our two families can be close friends.”
“I kept my distance after that.”
“but that you could have confidence and footing in this relationship in the future.”
“From now on, we'll account for every penny.”