我们的关系就近了很多
“we became much closer.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
从那以后
“Since then,”
我们的关系就近了很多
“we became much closer.”
后来
“Later,”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese social dynamics, relationships rarely jump to instant intimacy; they require pivotal shared moments to bridge distance and become 'close' (近).
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
the relationship became much closer
A natural way to describe an increase in intimacy, friendship, or rapport between two people.
Marks a change of state, highlighting the transition into a significantly closer bond.