现在就更别勉强了
“so no need to push yourself now.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
你以前就追不上我
“You could never keep up with me before,”
现在就更 别勉强了
“so no need to push yourself now.”
况且
“Besides,”
“You couldn't beat me back then, so do not embarrass yourself by trying now.”
Among close friends or romantic interests in China, gently knocking someone's capability ('don't push yourself') serves as an affectionate form of competitive teasing rather than actual malice.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
don't force it; don't push yourself beyond your limits
Commonly used to advise someone against struggling through an impossible task, ranging from sincere care to playful teasing.
even more so; all the more
Used to amplify a comparative outcome based on an existing premise.
Marks a change of state or situation, signaling to stop an action now that the circumstances have changed.