这个兄弟之间
“Losing something”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
输给一波了
“playing a game.”
这个 兄弟 之间
“Losing something”
“to a friend isn't against the law, right?”
“We're close buddies, so it shouldn't be treated like a serious crime.”
Appealing to sworn or close brotherhood is a frequent cultural tactic in China to circumvent strict rules and appeal for emotional leniency.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
between brothers / among close friends
Invoked to emphasize trust, shared leeway, or to excuse unconventional behavior among close male companions.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“we are close siblings”
“your own brother for the sake of a woman?”
“seeing my buddies”
“is a good buddy to us.”
“Then from now on, we're brothers, buddies, pals.”
“Why are my brothers here?”
“The guys under him have all been complaining.”
“Little brother, are you thirsty?”
“We've met that little buddy again.”
“Yes. Well, young man, Go ahead with your work.”
“Fellas, thank you. Tell Mr. Du I say thank you when you get back.”
“Little brother, let's go.”
“And when I complete my studies, I will come back.”