都这么长时间了 我可以跟他说了吗
“It's been so long, can I tell him now?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我心里都特别慌 他是一个值得信任的人
“I felt really panicked. He is a trustworthy person.”
都 这么长时间了 我可以 跟他说了 吗
“It's been so long, can I tell him now?”
是这样
“Here is the thing.”
“Keeping this from him is eating me up inside; let me tell him the truth already.”
Withholding facts from someone deemed 'trustworthy' causes moral discomfort in Chinese interpersonal networks, as transparency is central to honoring authentic loyalty.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
such a long time
Used to emphasize the lengthy duration of a state or waiting period, often implying impatience.
can I ... yet/now?
A standard question pattern to ask if a condition has finally been met so that one is permitted to act.
Indicates that the elapsed time has reached a threshold where a change should be allowed.
Transforms the statement into a direct question seeking consent.
