若是不信 就当我没说过
“But if not, then forget what I just said.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
炮烙地狱 世子殿下若是信 就得派人准备了
“for the fire punishment. If Your Highness is convinced, please get prepared soon.”
若是 不信 就当 我没 说过
“But if not, then forget what I just said.”
眼下
“Now,”
“Ignore my warning at your own peril—I know I'm right, and you will regret it if you don't listen.”
By feigning detachment and telling the superior to dismiss the advice, the speaker paradoxically enhances their perceived integrity and credibility.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
if you don't believe me
A conditional phrase often used right before giving an ultimatum or showing indifference toward skepticism.
pretend (I) never said it; forget I said anything
Used idiomatically in spoken Chinese to retract a statement or dismiss the listener's doubt.
Aspect marker indicating an experiential action that occurred in the past.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Don't you know why I don't trust you?”
“I don't believe anything you say anymore!”
“If I said I'm not, would you believe me?”
“I don't buy it. Suit yourself then.”
“Because you don't believe anything I say.”
“just pretend I didn't say anything.”