再去禀告她老人家 也来得及
“it's still soon enough to tell her.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
你外祖母远在通州 等这事有些眉目了
“She is far away in Tongzhou. Once this matter takes shape,”
再去 禀告 她老 人家 也 来得及
“it's still soon enough to tell her.”
我怎么觉得
“Are you”
“Do not bother grandmother right now; let us handle it first before worrying her.”
In traditional Chinese family culture, children protect elderly family members from unnecessary anxiety by resolving uncertainties before informing them.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to report respectfully to an elder or superior
A respectful, traditional verb used when conveying news to senior family members or superiors.
she / the elderly lady (polite honorific)
A deeply respectful way to refer to an elderly relative or revered senior in third person.
there is still enough time / it will not be too late
Commonly used to reassure someone that a delayed action will still be timely.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Your grandmother just needs to be informed.”
“Thank her for still thinking of us.”
“Ask her not to grieve.”
“I'll say it once more.”
“My mom? I haven't had the chance to tell her yet.”
“Don't worry, Ms. Wang, we will keep you updated.”