不是 来都来了 咱俩看不也一样吗
“Wait. You're already here. We can just watch it together.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我走了
“I'm leaving.”
不是 来都来了 咱俩 看 不也一样吗
“Wait. You're already here. We can just watch it together.”
“About that motorcycle case, I've wanted to thank you. You thank me?”
“Don't go; let's treat this as a chance to hang out together.”
'Lai dou lai le' is a quintessential Chinese mindset where people justify proceeding with an activity simply because the logistical effort of showing up has already been spent.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
since we are already here anyway
A very common Chinese rationalization phrase used to justify staying or doing something because the effort to arrive has already been made.
isn't it just the same
Used rhetorically to minimize differences and convince the listener that an alternative option is equally acceptable.
Softens the rhetorical question into a persuasive, seeking-agreement inquiry.
