但是这戏必须得有人唱
“But someone has to keep these operas alive.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“We might not break even from ticket sales.”
但是这戏 必须得 有人 唱
“But someone has to keep these operas alive.”
“Otherwise, no one will listen to them.”
“Profit doesn't matter; we have a duty to keep this art alive.”
Traditional opera practitioners in China often hold a strong sense of mission to preserve intangible cultural heritage even when market demand diminishes.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
must / absolutely have to
An emphatic spoken structure combining '必须' and '得' (děi) to stress non-negotiable obligation.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Once you perform it, this play is sure to be a hit.”
“She can't even perform now.”
“I'd still want to be the lead.”
“This whole production has to be reshot.”
“You must suffer this to sing opera.”
“You can't eat or drink when performing.”