一开始相处得还算融洽
“We got along well at first.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
也打工
“at her restaurant.”
一开始 相处 得还算融洽
“We got along well at first.”
可拿到山难赔偿款之后
“But after the compensation money came in,”
“Things seemed fine at first, but trouble was brewing underneath.”
Chinese narrative discourse often qualifies initial harmony with '还算' to subtly prepare the listener for an inevitable conflict or betrayal.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
in the beginning; at first
Use this as a narrative anchor when contrasting an initial status quo with later developments.
getting along (with someone)
A standard structure followed by descriptive complements to describe interpersonal harmony or tension.
reasonably harmonious; fairly well
Use '还算' to add moderation or qualification to a positive evaluation.