红兵 你给大家拿个事吧 对呀 红兵 说话呀
“Hongbing, come up with a plan for us. That's right, Hongbing. Say something!”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“We'll all listen to you. What do we do? Tell us. What do we do now?”
红兵 你给大家 拿个事 吧 对呀 红兵 说话呀
“Hongbing, come up with a plan for us. That's right, Hongbing. Say something!”
计划经济 市场经济 精兵简政 下岗 从头再来
“Planned economy Market economy Streamlining staff Layoffs, start over”
“You're our backbone—don't stay silent when everyone is waiting for your leadership!”
In collective crises within Chinese state-owned enterprises or traditional work units, workers rely heavily on a respected 'backbone' peer to stand out and represent the collective.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to make a decision; to take charge of a matter
A colloquial northern regional phrase meaning to take responsibility or make a firm call.
say something; speak up
Used imperatively to press someone who is keeping quiet when an answer is desperately needed.
Softens the urgent demand into an earnest plea or suggestion.
Adds emotional intensity and impatience to the urging.
