胡说什么呀 要是飞机从天上掉下来
“Don't talk nonsense. If a plane fell from the sky,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
不会是出事故了吧
“Do you think it crashed?”
胡说什么呀 要是 飞机 从天上掉下来
“Don't talk nonsense. If a plane fell from the sky,”
还不得摔成两截 从今以后
“it'd be in pieces. From now on,”
“Don't jinx it! Stop saying such horrible things out loud!”
In Chinese culture, speaking aloud about accidents, death, or disasters is strongly taboo because it is believed words can invite bad luck. Scolding someone for 'talking nonsense' is a common way to verbally cancel out the jinx.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
What nonsense are you talking about? / Bite your tongue!
Used to sharply interrupt or scold someone when they say something offensive, untrue, or superstitious (like predicting an accident).
to fall down from the sky
Often used literally for rain or planes, or figuratively for unexpected luck or disaster.
Adds a tone of exasperation and emotional urgency to the scolding question.
