也不是一朝一夕的事情了
“it won't happen overnight.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Besides, even if reconciliation is possible,”
也不是 一朝一夕 的事情 了
“it won't happen overnight.”
那咱也得努力
“Still, we have to try.”
“Be realistic; this problem took years to develop and won't be resolved overnight.”
Chinese interpersonal disputes are often viewed as web-like historical entanglements rather than isolated issues, requiring time and gradual softening rather than quick fixes.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
not something that happens overnight / not a quick process
A common idiom used to describe deep-seated issues or long-term achievements that require patience.
Indicates a persistent state or ongoing reality that has already lasted for a considerable time.