他们能不能兜得住 还两说呢
“this small amount of silver is still another question.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
他们 能不能 兜得住 还两说 呢
“this small amount of silver is still another question.”
兜得住什么
“Why?”
“I bet they don't have what it takes to manage this mess.”
The concept of 'doudizhu' reflects the high value placed on practical resourcefulness and social clout—having the necessary power or money to shield one's network when trouble arises.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to be able to handle, shoulder, or cover the fallout of a situation
A very common colloquial expression used when talking about taking responsibility, managing severe consequences, or backing someone up financially or politically.
remains to be seen; is still very much in doubt
Used idiomatically at the end of a clause to dispute someone else's optimism and suggest that an outcome is far from certain.
Highlights the lingering uncertainty and reinforces the speaker's skeptical attitude.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Wow, you're really holding up well.”
“Just because you have a few bucks,”
“”
“Honestly, there isn't much money left in my pocket.”
“did "knowing what's proper" really get you through?”
“If I can't hold up, what will they do?”