昨天晚上凉着了 现在岁数大了真不行 现在
“It was cold last night. I can't hold it in since I'm getting old.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我去方便一下
“I have to go to the toilet.”
昨天晚上 凉着了 现在 岁数大了 真不行 现在
“It was cold last night. I can't hold it in since I'm getting old.”
肠道不好
“His digestive system is bad.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Chinese culture frequently attributes stomach aches or digestive distress directly to 'catching a chill' (受凉), especially as one ages.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
caught a chill; caught cold
A very common colloquial expression used when someone gets an upset stomach or cold from exposure to cool air.
getting on in years; getting older
Used as a humble or self-deprecating explanation for declining physical endurance or health.
really cannot manage; really can't cope
Expresses that one's body or ability is failing to handle a situation.
Indicates a change of state regarding catching a chill and aging.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Maybe it was too cold last night.”
“They might be cold, right? Then don't eat any if you think they are cold. Of course I'll eat.”
“It was freezing last night.”
“It's a little chilly today. Wear something warm before you come down.”
“will be over if we stop.”
“they said he'd been dead for several hours.”