那此一时彼一时嘛
“but circumstances change.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
是是是
“Yes,”
那 此一时彼一时 嘛
“but circumstances change.”
她下了庭就后悔了
“She regretted it right after the hearing.”
“Circumstances have completely changed, so do not hold her past words against her.”
Chinese interpersonal communication often emphasizes adapting smoothly to changing circumstances rather than maintaining strict, unyielding consistency.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
that was then, this is now; times have changed
A set phrase used to justify why a decision, rule, or sentiment has changed compared to earlier circumstances.
Highlights an obvious fact or shared truth, nudging the listener to accept the reasoning naturally.