好在我儿子想得周到
“Fortunately, my son is thoughtful.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
现在这么多人了 鼓浪屿
“so many people to go there.”
好在 我 儿子 想得周到
“Fortunately, my son is thoughtful.”
还特意帮我租了个轮椅 推着我
“He rented a wheelchair so I could sit in it.”
“Look how lucky I am to have such a thoughtful son who takes care of me.”
In Chinese culture, a child's attentiveness and filial care are major sources of social pride (face) for older parents among peers.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
fortunately / luckily
Used at the beginning of a clause to introduce a positive saving grace that mitigated a problem.
thoughtful / considerate / planned thoroughly
A common compliment used to praise someone who anticipates needs and plans meticulously.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“As long as you can get into a good university,”
“My son is so good to me.”
“I know I have my own son.”
“I used to think, he's my son, so I have to take responsibility.”
“As long as you can get into a good university,”
“Right. I'm your son.”