然后我们就被关起来了
“Then we were locked up.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
然后我们 就 被关起来了
“Then we were locked up.”
后来
“(Later,)”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Chinese speakers often recount misadventures or legal troubles in a casual, matter-of-fact storytelling manner to downplay embarrassment or victimhood.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to lock up or confine
A common colloquial phrase used when someone is detained, imprisoned, or confined to a space against their will.
Marks the completion of an action and the realization of a new, unfavorable state.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Later, he was locked up.”
“Our men have captured her.”
“How come you are also locked up here?”
“and locked up for the night.”
“I won't lock you in the cage anymore.”
“He's locked up. He must be terrified. You must take care of him.”