该是你照顾他的时候了
“It's time for you to take care of him.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Zhang Hailou, you've grown up a bit.”
该是你照顾他的时候了
“It's time for you to take care of him.”
赶紧把资料看看
“Hurry up and look through the files.”
“He looked out for you before; now that you have grown up, you owe it to him to have his back.”
Chinese social and professional bonds heavily emphasize reciprocity. Once a junior member matures, they are culturally expected to repay the protection and guidance they previously received.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
it is time for / it is about time that...
A framing structure used to announce that a transition of duty, action, or milestone has arrived.
to take care of / to look after
Can refer to physical care, looking out for someone's safety, or showing professional favor.
Marks a change of state, emphasizing that a new phase of responsibility has officially begun.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“that you almost”
“I've been taking care of him lately.”
“You are in charge of his care.”
“You come along and look after him.”