咱们都是有头有脸的人
“we are both people of some standing.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
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咱们 都 是 有头有脸的人
“we are both people of some standing.”
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“Couldn't you make an exception”
“Don't treat me like a nobody; make an exception so neither of us loses face.”
In Chinese culture, claiming someone is 'with head and face' appeals to mutual reputation, pressuring the other party to show leeway rather than rigid enforcement.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
prominent, respectable, of high social standing
Used colloquially to describe people who possess significant reputation, prestige, or dignity.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“We are doing big business.”
“Life is tough for everyone.”
“It's about our dignity.”
“Everyone we've ever encountered”
“We're both just being ourselves.”
“in the French Concession after all.”