我必须得再去自己问一下
“I still need to ask around again myself.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
手术和插管都不做了
“not to do surgery or intubation.”
我 必须得 再去 自己 问一下
“I still need to ask around again myself.”
“Let's talk after I get a clear answer. Stop asking.”
“I cannot just accept this outcome; I need to hear it from the doctor myself.”
In Chinese healthcare culture, family members often carry the primary burden of major medical decisions and frequently seek multiple confirmations before giving up on treatment.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
must; have to
A spoken double-emphasis of necessity, combining '必须' and '得' for strong personal urgency.
ask briefly / make an inquiry
Softens the action of asking, though here paired with '必须得' to show firm intent.