就是可惜晓兰那个房子 还没盖好
“It's a pity Xiaolan's house isn't finished yet.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
让他直接在盛城 上高中了
“Let him start high school in Shengcheng.”
就是 可惜 晓兰 那个 房子 还没 盖好
“It's a pity Xiaolan's house isn't finished yet.”
不然你们来了之后啊 可以住自己的房子了
“Otherwise, when you arrive, you could live in your own place.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese culture, having one's own property ('自己的房子') provides a vital sense of security and belonging, especially when relocating family members for education.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
it is just a pity that; what a shame that
Commonly used in spoken Chinese to introduce an unfortunate caveat or minor regret in an otherwise positive situation.
has not finished being built yet
Used when referring to buildings or houses that are still under construction.
