牙还会咬舌头呢嘛
“Even teeth bite the tongue.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Conflicts are bound to happen.”
牙还会咬舌头 呢 嘛
“Even teeth bite the tongue.”
那结成了死结 这不就唇亡齿寒吗
“If we don't let this go, we'll end up suffering.”
“Conflict is normal even among the closest companions, so let it go before we ruin everything.”
Chinese interpersonal rhetoric heavily relies on organic metaphors (teeth and tongue, lips and teeth) to illustrate interdependence and persuade people to compromise for the sake of harmony.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
teeth biting the tongue (unavoidable friction among close associates)
A very popular folk metaphor invoked by mediators to remind arguing couples, family members, or business partners that minor conflicts are inevitable.
Emphasizes the continuous, self-evident truth of the premise.
Appeals to common sense, indicating that what is stated is obvious and indisputable.
