咱老同学都凑合过呗
“Our classmates are just getting by.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
咱那老同学呀
“Our old classmates?”
咱 老同学 都 凑合过 呗
“Our classmates are just getting by.”
“Some are doing odd jobs to make money,”
“None of us made it big, but we are all getting by, so do not feel bad.”
The cultural attitude of 'couhe' reflects pragmatic adaptability and acceptance of life's imperfections rather than excessive striving.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
old classmates
A common social bond in China that often evokes immediate warmth and mutual empathy regardless of current status.
make do; get by; muddle along
Use this phrase to modestly or fatalistically describe living without grand luxury or perfection.
Indicates casual resignation or that the conclusion is obvious and accepted.