我早就有话在前
“I've already told them.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
您看他们把井这样挖下去的话 挖就挖
“if they keep digging the well like this… Let them dig.”
我 早就 有话在前
“I've already told them.”
等到他们 把杨氏全部的尸骸都挖出来
“Once they dig up all of Concubine Yang's remains,”
“I already warned you about this, so do not panic or act surprised now.”
Chinese interpersonal communication values stating harsh truths or rules beforehand to prevent future disputes and avoid loss of face when problems arise.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to give advance notice or state terms beforehand
Use this phrase to emphasize that you already set expectations or warnings before an event unfolded.