那我们就换个愿意听话的人
“In that case, let's replace him with someone who'll toe the line.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
既然如此
“In that case, let's replace him with someone who'll toe the line.”
那我们就 换个 愿意听 话 的人
“In that case, let's replace him with someone who'll toe the line.”
这件事
“I'm leaving the task to you.”
“If they won't do what I say, get rid of them and find someone who will.”
While 'tinghua' (being obedient) is a virtue taught in childhood, in Chinese workplace politics it signifies a subordinate who follows the leader's agenda without question.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
change to another; replace with a new one
Short for '换一个', very common in spoken Chinese when suggesting switching people, items, or plans.
obedient; compliant; listen to orders
Literally 'listen to words'. Used positively for children, but when used by bosses for adults, it implies demanding total compliance.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Gradually, they turn into nothing more than an obedient pet.”
“Can we talk somewhere else?”
“Get someone who speaks.”