书记是站在我们这头的
“Mr. Zheng is on our side.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我相信书记啊
“I trust Mr. Zheng.”
书记是 站在我们这头 的
“Mr. Zheng is on our side.”
“But that doesn't mean he can make this happen.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In grassroots Chinese governance, the Party Secretary (书记) holds ultimate executive power, so securing their support is vital for any community or organizational initiative.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to stand on our side; to back us up
A colloquial idiom used to describe an influential person or ally taking your side in a dispute or group deliberation.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Secretary Li didn't stand by your side.”
“I am the Party Secretary. I will do the talking.”
“Mr. Zheng, this might not be your forte.”
“Mr. Zheng supports us, which means offending thousands of cadres.”
“Mr. Zheng, look, I think you should calm down first, okay?”
“Mr. Zheng. It has nothing to do with you.”