其实也琢磨一阵子了
“I've been thinking about it for a while.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
这么突然
“So sudden?”
其实 也 琢磨一阵子了
“I've been thinking about it for a while.”
“Beiyan's great and all, but the pay is just too low.”
“Don't be alarmed; this didn't come out of nowhere, I've thought it through.”
In Chinese culture, major life changes should appear deliberate and carefully weighed rather than rash, so people often emphasize prior contemplation.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to ponder; to mull over; to think through
A very common colloquial northern term used when reflecting deeply or trying to figure something out.
a period of time; a while
Use this to refer to an indefinite, moderate duration in the recent past.
Indicates a change of state and completion up to the present, marking the duration of contemplation.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Lately, I've been pondering over it.”
“I'm beginning to contemplate life.”
“But I think so after thinking about it.”
“I've been thinking about this all night.”