像个有教养的成功人士
“he looked like a refined and successful man.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
觉得他
“I thought”
像个 有教养 的 成功人士
“he looked like a refined and successful man.”
我心想
“I thought to myself,”
“He looks the part on the surface, but I am reserving final judgment.”
In Chinese culture, personal poise and etiquette (jiaoyang) reflect directly on one's family and social standing, carrying far more moral weight than mere financial success.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
well-bred; cultured; well-mannered
A high compliment in Chinese describing someone who exhibits civility, respect, and good upbringing.
successful person; elite professional
A common modern Chinese term referring to accomplished businesspeople or high-status professionals.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“If you want to be a respected and successful person,”
“He was a nice guy.”
“Of course you can say that. You're successful.”
“in the French Concession after all.”
“but she seems like a kind soul.”
“Instead of raising a family and pursuing a career,”