养活三五个人 还是可以的
“but I can take care of some people.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“I may not be really capable,”
养活 三五个人 还是可以的
“but I can take care of some people.”
“I need to settle some family matters.”
“Don't worry, I have enough resources to provide for you and a few others comfortably.”
Chinese speakers often downplay their capabilities with self-deprecating remarks ('I have no other skills') right before subtly showcasing their real strength or financial reliability.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to support financially; to provide for
Commonly used to describe taking financial responsibility for family members or dependents.
is still manageable; can still be done
A modest way to affirm capability without sounding overly arrogant.
Affirms an assessment or fact with understated certainty.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“So, supporting himself basically isn't a problem.”
“She even has a better appetite.”
“can you really provide for them?”
“Dinner is fine, but no splitting the bill. I am here to help you.”
“The population will likely keep increasing steadily. To play it safe, I think we should build residential housing”
“I can take care of him for a day or two,”