这么多关节要打通
“There are so many connections to grease,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
这么一大票买卖
“This is a very big deal.”
这么多 关节要 打通
“There are so many connections to grease,”
还有这么多兄弟要分钱
“and so many buddies to pay.”
“Don't assume we keep all the money; a lot of people need to be bribed to make this work.”
In Chinese business and underworld parlance, 'datong guanjie' describes navigating bureaucratic red tape by leveraging personal connections and financial incentives.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to grease palms or bribe key people to clear obstacles
A vivid colloquial idiom used when referring to clearing bureaucratic or political hurdles, often through bribery or connections.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Constant strain on the wrist over the years can lead to tendon pain.”
“His whole-body hurts like crazy,”
“and your knee won't heal properly.”
“blood is still thicker than water.”
“Funny how we all ended up in the hospital.”
“you must be very careful with your condition. No strenuous activity at all.”