既然我们都这么不相信对方
“Since we don't trust each other,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
既然 我们 都 这么 不相信 对方
“Since we don't trust each other,”
那以后就保持距离
“let's keep our distance from now on.”
“Fine, if you refuse to trust me, there is no point in trying anymore.”
In Chinese relational dynamics, when trust breaks down, partners often switch from intimate terms to clinical, objective language like 'duifang' to signal emotional withdrawal.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
since / given that
A conjunction introducing an acknowledged reality or premise, usually paired with '那' (na) or '就' (jiu) in the main clause.
to distrust / not believe
Used to express doubt or lack of faith in an individual or a statement.
the other party / each other
A formal and objective term referring to the counterpart in an interaction or relationship.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I don't trust him.”
“Isn't trust built on mutual honesty?”
“that we don't even have this little bit of trust.”
“Why don't you trust us?”