道理是这么个道理没错
“That makes sense in theory,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
干嘛不找他说清楚啊
“Why not talk to him openly?”
道理是这么个道理没错
“That makes sense in theory,”
“but some things he has to realize himself.”
“You are right in theory, but reality is not that straightforward.”
Chinese conversational norms frequently favor validating the other person's premise first before presenting obstacles, softening the blow of direct contradiction.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
that makes sense in theory; that's true in principle
A standard conversational concession formula used immediately before introducing a 'but' to explain real-world complications.
that's right; indeed
Common spoken affirmation used here to soften disagreement by validating the other speaker first.