不想折腾也可以理解 不过真的好可惜啊
“It's understandable he doesn't want the hassle. It's a pity, though.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
茅老在杭城设计院 这么多年 马上退休了
“Mr. Mao has been working in Hangcheng Design Institute for so many years. And he's retiring soon.”
不想 折腾 也可以 理解 不过 真的 好可惜 啊
“It's understandable he doesn't want the hassle. It's a pity, though.”
他虽然看起来 脾气不太好 但是
“He seems to have a bad temper, but”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese work culture, retiring without 'zheteng' (stirring up trouble or extra exertion) is viewed as a peaceful, safe choice, even when others mourn the untapped expertise.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to toss and turn / to undergo hardships / to stir up hassle
A highly versatile Chinese verb describing restlessness, struggling, or taking unnecessary risks.
understandable
A standard phrase used to validate someone's motives or feelings before offering a contrasting view.
what a pity / such a shame
Used to express genuine regret over missed opportunities or squandered potential.
Intensifies the feeling of lament and genuine sighing over the missed opportunity.
