我们之间不对等
“Are we not equal”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
对等跟坦诚
“equality and honesty.”
我们之间 不对等
“Are we not equal”
不坦诚吗
“and honest with each other?”
“You hold all the cards and look down on me; this relationship is completely one-sided.”
Modern Chinese relationship discourse increasingly emphasizes 'duideng' (parity and equal footing), rejecting traditional hierarchies in romantic partnerships.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
between us
A standard framing phrase used to highlight interpersonal issues or dynamics.
unequal / asymmetrical / unbalanced
Used to describe an imbalance of status, power, mutual effort, or information between two parties.