作为干部 我说话肯定是算数的
“As a cadre, I stand by my word.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我是说过这话
“I did say that.”
作为干部 我说 话 肯定是 算数 的
“As a cadre, I stand by my word.”
“But in this round of allocations, there aren't many new dorm units.”
“I'm a man of honor, but circumstances beyond my control will prevent me from giving you what I promised.”
In Chinese work units (Danwei), cadres held significant authority over resource distribution like housing, making their verbal commitments critical yet fraught with structural limitations.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to keep one's word; to mean what one says
Commonly used to promise trustworthiness or demand that someone honor their commitment.
Used at the end of the clause to add certainty and emphasize conviction.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“After all your years as a cadre, you couldn't make judgments?”
“Do all cadres chatter like you?”
“Some official you are.”
“People who make their own money have more confidence. Of course.”
“He owes them an explanation and accountability.”
“You'd better tell us”