所以 哥 你一定要保住这个
“So, Brother, you must keep in touch”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
赶紧吃
“Keep eating.”
所以 哥 你一定要 保住 这个
“So, Brother, you must keep in touch”
市委领导的关系
“with this official you mentioned.”
“No matter what happens, do not lose your connection to this powerful official.”
In Chinese society, connections with government leaders are regarded as critical lifelines for business, protection, and social mobility.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
must / definitely need to
Expresses strong necessity, determination, or emphatic recommendation in spoken Mandarin.
preserve / keep hold of / protect
Used when emphasizing the preservation of a status, life, job, or valuable relationship against threat.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“You? Boss, Boss, it's not me.”
“Brother, keep one for yourself.”
“Well, Xiao. I'll often trouble you later.”
“Shengli, are you sure?”
“Boss, I'll follow your lead.”
“From now on, you represent us brothers at Baima Market.”