咱这回一定要实事求是
“This time, let's be honest.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
你看来弟
“Look at Laidi.”
咱这回 一定要 实事求是
“This time, let's be honest.”
“Don't give her any special treatment.”
“We have to play strictly by the rules this time; don't even think about pulling strings.”
In Chinese society, the pull of personal relationships (Guanxi) frequently clashes with formal rules; invoking '实事求是' is a recognized verbal strategy to establish professional boundaries without directly insulting the counterpart.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
seek truth from facts; be realistic and fair
A core idiomatic principle in Chinese culture and politics, used whenever objectivity and truth are demanded over favoritism.
this time around
Often shortened colloquially to '这回', highlighting a specific instance or turning point.