能不能付出点实际行动
“Can you take some real action”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
嘴上说得好
“all talk.”
能不能 付出点 实际行动
“Can you take some real action”
表示表示
“to show it?”
“Talk is cheap, show me what you're willing to do for me.”
In Chinese social relationships, especially romance, showing sincerity (诚意) via tangible actions is prized over eloquent words.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
practical action; concrete deeds
Collocated frequently with 付出 (to invest/put forth) to contrast concrete behavior with empty words.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I need to see your actions in the future.”
“I'll do everything within my power”
“You should give sincerely and steadily.”
“I should contribute in whatever way I can.”
“Think of it as me supporting your career in a practical way. Right? Money should be spent where it matters.”
“You proved your ability through your actions.”