我在别人面前 都不敢得意
“In front of others, I don't dare to be smug.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
你知道吗
“You know what?”
我在别人面前 都不敢 得意
“In front of others, I don't dare to be smug.”
“But only in front of you can I be like a child”
“I always have my guard up with the world, but you are the only one who makes me feel safe.”
Chinese social norms strongly discourage showing self-satisfaction (得意) in public; letting down this defensive modesty signals the ultimate level of trust and emotional closeness.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
in front of others
Used to establish a public persona in contrast to one's private behavior.
do not dare to act smug; dare not let one's guard down or show off
Reflects a cautious demeanor where one avoids showing pride or complacency in public.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“You're doing this on purpose to make me look bad.”
“you'd carry so much burden,”
“In front of a certain comrade, you wouldn't dare.”
“I went against my father ♪ I gently write of parting ♪”
“I've given you face in front of others,”
“And in front of everyone. I still can't believe it.”