两个人可以说是青梅竹马 又一起考上了花城大学
“and were basically childhood sweethearts. They even got into Huacheng University together.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
两个人呢 均是楠平船厂的子弟
“Both of them were children of Nanping Shipyard employees”
两个人 可以说是 青梅竹马 又 一起 考上了 花城大学
“and were basically childhood sweethearts. They even got into Huacheng University together.”
他们还有一个共同的好朋友
“They also had a close mutual friend,”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese culture, growing up together in the same state-owned factory compound (Danwei) and entering the same university represents an idealized, deeply trusted bond that families heavily favor for marriage.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
can be said to be; it goes without saying that
Use this phrase to introduce an apt description or idiom while slightly softening the assertion.
childhood sweethearts; a boy and girl who grew up together in innocent affection
Originating from a poem by Li Bai, use this four-character idiom to describe a man and woman who have been close since early childhood, often implying a romantic destiny.
to pass an entrance exam and be admitted to (a school or university)
Follow this verb-resultative compound directly with the name of a high school, university, or civil service position.
Marks the completed action and achievement of successfully passing the university entrance exam.
