话说回来 虽说是胡扯
“However, some villagers”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
真是
“Gosh.”
话说回来 虽说是 胡扯
“However, some villagers”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Chinese speakers often acknowledge an opposing or absurd point first ('虽说...') before presenting the pragmatic reality to ensure their reasoning appears measured and thorough.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
then again / on the other hand / having said that
A crucial spoken discourse marker used to qualify an earlier statement and bring the perspective back to balanced reality.
even though it is / granted that it is
Commonly used in spoken Chinese to introduce a concession before pivoting to a counter-reality.
nonsense / pure rubbish
A blunt, casual term used to dismiss claims or rumors as utterly baseless.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“”
“By the way, any clues on your investigation of Lin Wanxing?”
“But let's be honest.”
“But then again,”
“I just came back to chatter with Yanying about it.”
“Come to think of it, I've even met him.”