明年不成 后年还有机会啊
“If next year fails, there's still the year after that.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
咱们 日日在监学司报到 今年不成 还有明年哪
“Let's report to the Education Bureau every single day. If it doesn't work this year, there's still next year.”
明年不成 后年 还有机会 啊
“If next year fails, there's still the year after that.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In traditional China, candidates frequently spent decades repeatedly taking state examinations to achieve official posts, making mutual perseverance a shared social value.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
there is still an opportunity
A common phrase used to encourage someone facing a setback or disappointment.
won't work out / fails
Used colloquially to mean that something does not succeed or cannot be achieved.
Softens the assertion and adds an encouraging, reassuring tone.
