如果没有他的鼓励和支持的话
“Without his encouragement and support,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我想要感谢一个人
“I want to thank someone.”
如果没有他 的鼓励和支持 的话
“Without his encouragement and support,”
我应该没有勇气站在这里
“I probably wouldn't have the courage to be here.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese culture, publicly attributing one's personal courage or achievements to the support of others shows humility and deep gratitude.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
if not for; without
A common introductory conditional pattern used to set up counterfactual scenarios or acknowledge vital help.
encouragement and support
A highly frequent paired noun phrase in Chinese speeches to thank mentors, partners, or family.
if... (conditional marker)
Placed at the end of a clause to mark a condition, softening spoken statements.
