你就离做人更近一步了
“you'll be one step closer to becoming a human.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
到时候
“By then,”
你就 离做人更近一步 了
“you'll be one step closer to becoming a human.”
你就不能踏踏实实
“Can't you just focus on”
“You are acting like a beast or an irresponsible child right now, but this will help you act like a decent person.”
In Chinese culture, 'zuoren' is not merely biological humanity, but reaching the moral and ethical standard required to function gracefully in society.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
one step closer to...
A common structure used to describe progress toward a specific goal or milestone.
to conduct oneself decently; to be a proper person
Used broadly in Chinese philosophy and everyday life to refer to moral maturity, social etiquette, and integrity.
Indicates a newly emerged change in state or prospective condition once the prerequisite is met.