那一句顶一万句
“his word carries much more weight than that of the others.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
他要说谁好说谁不好
“If he says someone is good or bad,”
那 一句顶一万句
“his word carries much more weight than that of the others.”
你可要记住了
“You must remember”
“Forget everything else; whatever this person says can make or break you.”
In hierarchical Chinese environments, an endorsement or critique from a superior or key patron outweighs routine efforts and formal rules.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
one word carries the weight of ten thousand words; words that carry decisive weight
Use this idiom-like expression to emphasize the immense power, authority, or impact of someone's remarks.