阿姨知道勉强不来
“I can't force you.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
你们年轻人的事
“I know”
阿姨 知道 勉强不来
“I can't force you.”
可我
“But...”
“I know I cannot force you two together, but I still wish it had worked out.”
When relationships fail, Chinese people often invoke the idea that feelings cannot be forced, attributing it to a lack of romantic fate.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
cannot be forced
A common idiom used to express that feelings, destiny, or relationships cannot be compelled against someone's will.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I see. I will go get them now.”
“I know it was all Hai's fault.”
“Auntie won't break down because you're gone.”
“If I find out you've mistreated her, I won't let you off easily.”
“Madam, please do not get worked up.”
“Why did you drive the car to the neighborhood? It's very hot today,”