有些事更不能想 不敢想了嘛
“I don't even dare to think about some things.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
有些事更 不能 想 不敢想 了嘛
“I don't even dare to think about some things.”
看她自己吧
“It's all up to her now.”
“Stop bringing it up, thinking about it hurts too much.”
In Chinese family communication, people often choose deliberate avoidance ('不敢想') over verbal processing to shield themselves and others from overwhelming grief or worry.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
some things; certain matters
Commonly used to refer obliquely to delicate, painful, or complex issues without naming them explicitly.
dare not even think about
Use this spoken collocation when an outcome or memory is too terrible or painful to contemplate.
Indicates a newly reached state or conclusion that thinking about the matter has become impossible.
Highlights an obvious emotional reality to seek understanding and mutual empathy.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I never dared to even imagine it.”
“Stop thinking about this nonsense.”
“So I never dared to wish for more.”