朋友之间吵架的气话 不能当真
“Don't take angry words in a fight with a friend seriously.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“How long have we been friends? Doesn't she know me at all?”
朋友 之间 吵架 的 气话 不能当真
“Don't take angry words in a fight with a friend seriously.”
“I'll take a shower. Let's go and have ice-cream after that.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Chinese interpersonal philosophy often advises overlooking harsh words spoken in heat ('气话') to preserve long-term friendships and family harmony.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
words spoken in anger
Used to describe hurtful things said in the heat of the moment that should not be taken literally.
to take seriously / to believe to be true
Frequently used with negation like '不能当真' or '别当真' to advise someone to brush off harsh words.