只不过我现在手上还差点儿资金
“But right now, I'm a bit short of funds.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“I'll show you when the time is right.”
只不过 我现在手上还 差点儿资金
“But right now, I'm a bit short of funds.”
如果老兄你肯出手的话 你就等着跟兄弟一起数钱
“If you're willing to help, you can wait to make loads of money with me.”
“I need your money to make this happen, so chip in.”
In Chinese business and social circles, entrepreneurs often describe capital deficits as 'just a tiny bit short' to project confidence and maintain face while securing funds.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
it is just that / only
Use this to softly transition into a limitation, constraint, or condition.
on hand / currently available
A common spoken term to describe liquid assets, cash, or active tasks currently in one's possession.
lacking a bit / slightly short of
Useful for downplaying a deficiency to avoid sounding desperate or unprepared.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“But right now, I just don't have enough cash on hand.”
“But I... I want to help you, but I don't have any money.”
“I haven't gathered enough money yet.”
“We have no evidence linking Wang Dazhu to the 6.10 case.”