你既不开墨坊 那打算怎么做
“Since you're not opening an ink workshop, how do you intend to proceed?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
是最佳时机
“It's the best opportunity.”
你既不开墨坊 那 打算怎么做
“Since you're not opening an ink workshop, how do you intend to proceed?”
这徽州制墨世家众多
“There are many renowned ink-making families in Huizhou.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Hui ink is one of China's most celebrated traditional crafts; entering this trade involves navigating entrenched family dynasties.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
since... then...
A logical connective used in spoken and written Chinese to deduce or pivot to the next step based on a stated premise.
how do you plan to do it?
A practical question used to ask for concrete operational steps or plans.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I have other things to do at the ink workshop. I will get back to work.”
“If I rashly open an ink workshop and force my way to claim a share,”
“Please take good care of the family and the ink workshop.”
“Even selling the entire ink workshop wouldn't be enough to cover the damages.”
“Since I can't learn in the ink workshops, I'll buy books and learn by myself.”
“Ink workshops are everywhere. Find someone for me!”