毕竟你的志气
“After all, your dignity”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Consider the extra money as interest.”
毕竟 你的志气
“After all, your dignity”
也不值钱
“isn't worth much anyway.”
“Don't pretend you have dignity; your morals aren't worth a single dime to me.”
Traditional Chinese ethics deeply venerate 'zhiqi' (moral integrity), making any assertion that one's pride is 'worthless' a direct strike at their fundamental honor.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
after all / when all is said and done
Used to introduce an undeniable reality or final argument that settles an assessment.
ambition / backbone / moral dignity
Refers to a person's inner drive, dignity, and determination not to bow to unfavorable circumstances.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“You're so ambitious. You're so articulate.”
“You've got drive.”
“Still, it's good you had the nerve.”
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“Can't you ever amount to anything?”
“I really admire your courage.”