那我们也不能失去礼数
“But we shouldn't lose our manners.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“I'm a widow now, so it's not appropriate for me to reply.”
那我们 也不 能 失去礼数
“But we shouldn't lose our manners.”
放在心里
“I'll keep it in mind.”
“No matter how awkward her situation is, we must do what is socially proper so nobody faults us.”
In traditional Chinese culture, maintaining outward decorum and ceremonial duties (礼数) protects family honor and prevents moral criticism, even during difficult personal circumstances.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
lose propriety / fail in social etiquette
A slightly formal expression used when emphasizing the duty to maintain traditional respect and social manners.
still cannot / shouldn't either
Used to counter an excuse and establish an inviolable standard or principle.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Still, appearances must be kept.”
“surely it cannot be ignorant of such basic protocol.”
“isn't just acting polite.”
“He feared his appearance might be improper and offend protocol,”
“Otherwise, it would be discourteous.”