你昭告天下吗
“Announcing it to the world?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
你是干吗
“What do you want?”
你 昭告天下 吗
“Announcing it to the world?”
我跟她已经分手了
“I've broken up with her.”
“Why are you making such a huge scene about our personal business?”
Chinese interpersonal norms emphasize discretion; broadcasting personal breakups or disputes publicly is often viewed as dramatic and socially embarrassing.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to proclaim to the whole world; make universally known
Often used hyperbolically or critically when someone announces personal affairs far too loudly or publicly.
Turns the statement into a rhetorical question expressing disbelief or disapproval.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I will announce it to the world.”
“Haven't you already announced enough things to the world?”
“hereby proclaimed to all under heaven.”
“proclaiming to the world, to make her crimes clear.”
“and expose you to the world.”
“you should announce it. Okay.”