不一定是物理距离上的近
“Not necessarily in physical proximity,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Because they are the people closest to criminals.”
不一定是 物理距离 上 的 近
“Not necessarily in physical proximity,”
而是心理距离上的近
“but psychologically close.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Chinese discussions often use '不一定' (not necessarily) to soften counterarguments and introduce alternative dimensions politely.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
not necessarily; might not be
A natural spoken phrase used to qualify a statement or gently counter an absolute assumption.
physical distance
Commonly contrasted with psychological distance (心理距离) in discussions of relationships or empathy.