成大事者需当机立断
“He who is to achieve great things must be decisive”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
你可知自己输在了何处
“do you know how you failed?”
成大事者 需 当机立断
“He who is to achieve great things must be decisive”
“and remain composed when emotions are involved.”
“You failed because you were soft and indecisive.”
In traditional Chinese historiography and imperial drama, supreme rulers are expected to transcend personal sentimentality in pursuit of grand political achievements.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
those who achieve great things
A classical idiom commonly used in formal or philosophical contexts when prescribing principles for high achievers.
to decide quickly and decisively at a critical moment
Use this chengyu to praise decisiveness or criticize hesitation under pressure.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“that to achieve great things,”
“If you want to accomplish big things, don't sweat the small stuff.”
“I must achieve something great.”
“when the time calls for it.”
“Of course, we should prioritize the big case.”
“You can do important stuff.”