老头子怎么想的 这么看好那个夏晓兰
“what Old Man is thinking? He just thinks so highly of that Xia Xiaolan.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Why wouldn't Old Man let us touch that guy surnamed Zhou? How would I know”
老头子 怎么想的 这么 看好 那个 夏晓兰
“what Old Man is thinking? He just thinks so highly of that Xia Xiaolan.”
可是
“But”
“What does he see in Xia Xiaolan? She doesn't deserve this much favor.”
In hierarchical circles, elder patronage (看好) is crucial for rapid career advancement, often stirring envy and scrutiny among peers.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to think highly of / to have high expectations for
Commonly used in professional or appraisal contexts to express optimism regarding someone's potential.
what on earth was someone thinking
A rhetorical question conveying bewilderment, skepticism, or criticism of someone's rationale.
Nominalizes the inquiry regarding the person's thoughts, emphasizing the speaker's confusion.
