我们不是同道 各走各路
“We are not alike, so let us each go our own way.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
还有我的铮儿
“and I have my Zheng.”
我们 不是 同道 各走各路
“We are not alike, so let us each go our own way.”
“I didn't need to tell you this much.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Rooted in the Confucian idiom 'Dao bu tong bu xiang wei mou' (those on different paths cannot plan together), sharing moral values is paramount to any alliance.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
not on the same path; not fellow travelers
An idiomatic way to say two people do not share the same principles or moral values.
each goes their own way
Used when terminating a partnership, friendship, or journey to signify complete independence.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I know we belong to different worlds.”
“but we're not suited for each other.”
“are not on the same side. We still have a chance.”
“we might as well travel together.”
“you won't be traveling with us. You'll leave first.”
“We won't be going with you.”