里子实惠 不就行了吗
“The real benefit is what counts, isn't it?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“what's wrong with lowering ourselves a bit?”
里子实惠 不就行了 吗
“The real benefit is what counts, isn't it?”
这件事情
“Does my grandmother”
“Forget our pride; taking the actual profit is all that truly matters.”
In Chinese philosophy of pragmatism, worldly actors often weigh '面子' (external honor, vanity) against '里子' (inner tangible benefits), advising that swallowing pride for real gain is a mark of true shrewdness.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
practical substance / real benefits (contrasted with outward face)
Often paired against '面子' (mianzi / outer face) to signify real substance, material profit, or private reality.
wouldn't that be enough? / won't that do?
A rhetorical question used to persuade the listener that a simple solution or mindset shift resolves the issue.
Functions within the conditional structure to denote reaching a satisfactory outcome.
Forms a rhetorical question prompting agreement from the listener.
