你应该想清楚再开口
“you should think before you speak.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
聪明如你
“In that case,”
你应该 想清楚再开口
“you should think before you speak.”
我想清楚了 你没有
“I've thought it over. No, you haven't.”
“Watch your mouth, or you will regret what you say.”
Chinese interpersonal rhetoric places high value on thinking before speaking to avoid irreversible conflict and loss of face.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
think through; consider carefully
Used frequently to urge someone to consider the consequences before making a decision or statement.
open one's mouth; speak out
Often refers to beginning to speak, especially when making a request or an important claim.