你首先得知道自己想做什么
“you must first know what you want to do.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
但是
“But”
你 首先得知道 自己 想 做什么
“you must first know what you want to do.”
怎么才能知道自己想做什么 你得长见识
“How can you know what you want to do? You need to broaden your horizons.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese culture, close partners or mentors frequently provide direct, foundational life guidance, viewing personal clarity and self-cultivation as prerequisites to success.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
must first / need to first
A common conversational structure to prioritize a necessary prerequisite before taking action.
want to do
Used when asking about or reflecting on career goals, life ambitions, or immediate intentions.