我们也得咬牙过下去
“we have to grit our teeth and survive.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
可是日子再苦再难
“But no matter how hard life is,”
我们也得 咬牙过下去
“we have to grit our teeth and survive.”
“These hard days won't just last a day or two.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Enduring hardship without complaint ('gritting one's teeth to survive') is deeply embedded in Chinese cultural values as a testament to character and family loyalty.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to grit one's teeth; to steel oneself
Used metaphorically when describing enduring extreme hardship, pain, or making a tough financial decision.
to carry on living; to get by
Often used with 'rizi' (life/days) to express continuing one's life or marriage despite difficulties.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“But as long as you grit your teeth and keep pushing”
“All you can do is grit your teeth and keep going.”
“who doesn't grit their teeth through life?”
“so you have to grit your teeth and walk it to the end.”