当年觉得这儿跟天堂似的
“Back then, this place felt like heaven.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
是你小子说的吧
“That was you, wasn't it?”
当年觉得这儿跟天堂似的
“Back then, this place felt like heaven.”
看着地毯都新鲜
“Even the carpet amazed me.”
“We were so naive back then; we were blown away by basic luxury.”
During rapid modernization in China, common folk entering star-rated hotels or modern venues often experienced intense awe, looking at carpeted floors as symbols of unattainable luxury.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
in those years / back in the day
Frequently used to open nostalgic or reflective remarks comparing past life to the present.
just like... / as if...
A typical colloquial Northern Chinese comparative construction expressing striking similarity.