到时候 你想生多少个
“we can have as many children”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
君临天下
“and rule over all the land,”
到时候 你想生多少个
“we can have as many children”
我们就生多少个
“as you wish.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In traditional and modern Chinese relationship dynamics, promising children signifies deep emotional commitment and envisioned long-term domestic stability.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
when the time comes; at that time
Use this common conversational phrase to refer to an indefinite future point or milestone.
give birth to however many
A colloquial pairing of the verb 'to give birth' with an indefinite number expression.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“How many do you want me to have?”
“If you have a child,”
“When are you planning to have kids?”
“When did I ever say I wanted another one?”
“or else it might cause more trouble.”
“I promise.”