他命不该绝
“his life was not meant to end.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
说明
“That proves”
他 命不该绝
“his life was not meant to end.”
是
“Yes.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Traditional Chinese culture often views survival or premature death through the lens of predestined lifespan decreed by heaven.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
not fated to die; spared by destiny
Use this classical set phrase when remarking on someone miraculously surviving a lethal crisis or fatal disaster.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“It's my fault.”
“or meant to be”
“her life will reach its end.”
“It is your destiny.”
“I am destined to receive little affection from my own family.”
“Haven't our lives always been on the gambling table?”