眼看其他商家都已经走了
“Seeing that other merchants have already left,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“I don't know if Lucheng can be held.”
眼看 其他商家都已经 走了
“Seeing that other merchants have already left,”
“I plan to go to Jiangnan to take refuge too.”
“Everyone else is fleeing for their lives, so I have no reason to stay and die.”
In Chinese history during times of northern warfare, Jiangnan (the fertile southern region) was traditionally viewed as a safe haven from military turmoil.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
seeing that; on the verge of
Used when observing a clear situation unfolding before one's eyes that directly prompts immediate action.
already
Used to emphasize completion and highlight that it is late or urgent to take action.
Marks completed change of state, indicating the departure of other merchants is already a done deal.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I'm just afraid we'll miss a good chance.”
“You should take it before it's gone.”
“Let's switch to another place.”
“Miss this chance and it's gone.”
“You should probably close your store today.”
“Your shop was poorly managed. It was doomed for closure.”