但愿望也是有限度的
“but wishes have their limits.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“you may ask many wishes of me,”
但愿望 也是 有限度 的
“but wishes have their limits.”
不能影响人世
“They can't alter the mortal world.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese philosophy and daily ethics, everything must adhere to proper measure (fencun or du); even extraordinary favors or boons must respect cosmic and social order.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to have limits; bounded
Used to temper expectations and state that generosity or tolerance is not infinite.
but; however
A standard conjunction introducing a pivot or restriction.
Placed at the end of the clause to affirm certainty and establish a definitive fact.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Your wish is finally coming true.”
“I've told you, there's got to be a limit to this idol worship.”
“may not go as you wish.”