今天不说可能来不及 你
“If we don't talk about it today, it might be too late. You...”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
挺着急的
“It's quite urgent.”
今天不说可能来不及 你
“If we don't talk about it today, it might be too late. You...”
既然有正事
“Since it's work,”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese interactional dynamics, invoking an imminent crisis or critical business ('正事') legitimizes interrupting regular protocols or casual conversation.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
not enough time to do something / too late
A highly frequent oral phrase used when an impending deadline prevents an action from being completed in time.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“If you report it up through the chain of command, I'm afraid time will run out.”
“I'll tell them what you're too embarrassed to say.”
“Will he be late?”
“I'm afraid it'll be too late. I can pass your words to him.”
“It's too late to talk about it now.”
“Now, for example,”
“I have no choice but to come out with it.”
“I can't keep quiet... about this.”