那不如从背后绕过去
“we might as well circle around from the back.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Since we can't face them head-on,”
那不如从背后绕过去
“we might as well circle around from the back.”
如此一来
“If we do that,”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Reflecting classic Chinese strategic thought, circumventing a direct clash (绕道) is valued as pragmatic wisdom rather than cowardice.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
might as well; it would be better to
A very common pattern used to propose an alternative plan or suggestion.
to detour around; to bypass
Use when physically going around an obstacle or metaphorically circumventing an issue.
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“just need a few more turns.”
“may seem like a detour.”
“seems like a detour,”
“Isn't it better if they take the heat for us?”
“then there's no need to beat around the bush.”
“and to come back later, the thing could be over?”