比起平安顺遂
“Rather than a peaceful and smooth life,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我爸妈说的那些祝愿 都不是我心里所想的
“my parents made at dinner just now weren't what I truly wanted.”
比起 平安 顺遂
“Rather than a peaceful and smooth life,”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Older Chinese generations prioritize stability and safety ('peace and smoothness'), whereas modern youth often seek risk-taking and self-actualization.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
compared to; rather than
A useful connective phrase to introduce an alternative that is being superseded by a stronger personal preference.
peaceful and smooth-sailing; safe and free of obstacles
A classic idiomatic blessing often used in holiday wishes or prayers for an untroubled life.
