不是说让你们先躲起来吗
“weren't you told to hide first?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
村长爷爷
“Village Chief,”
不是说 让 你们先 躲起来 吗
“weren't you told to hide first?”
村长说
“The Village Chief said”
“Why are you still standing here? Get out of sight before you get hurt!”
In Chinese culture, elders or guardians frequently express deep concern and protective instincts through sharp, urgent rhetorical rebukes rather than gentle warnings.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
didn't we say that...?; wasn't it agreed that...?
A rhetorical question pattern used to challenge someone for not following a prior plan or instruction.
hide; take cover
Common everyday phrase meaning to conceal oneself from sight or danger.
Transforms the statement into a rhetorical question expressing disbelief and reminding the listener of the plan.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Should we hide for a bit?”
“Go hide for a while.”
“Are you sure you won't come with us?”
“You've been hiding for days,”
“Why are all of you avoiding me”
“Find somewhere to hide, now!”