劝你别干 还不如想想 能干点什么帮你
“Instead of talking you out of it, I might as well think about how I can help you.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
你都会试试看
“you will give it a try.”
劝你别干 还不如 想想 能干点 什么 帮你
“Instead of talking you out of it, I might as well think about how I can help you.”
“But I didn't expect the advertising fee to be this expensive.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Showing unconditional emotional and practical backing instead of pouring cold water ('泼冷水') on a partner's dreams is considered a hallmark of deep devotion in Chinese relationships.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
might as well; would be better to
Used to reject an unproductive first option in favor of a more constructive alternative.
do something; take some action
A colloquial way to suggest taking proactive measures rather than remaining passive.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“or if you want to try something else, then just do it.”
“Don't just stand there. Go do what you need to do.”
“If you don't want to, then quit. We don't need you.”
“No, you can't do this. Why didn't you say that earlier?”
“Just don't hurt yourself, alright?”
“What are you doing? Calm down. -Come on. -That's enough. Stop fighting.”