我们也不能一味地退让
“we can't just back down all the time”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
当然了
“But of course,”
我们也不能一味地退让
“we can't just back down all the time”
让他们看轻了我们
“and let them belittle us.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese strategic thinking, excessive yielding invites further exploitation, so maintaining a baseline of firmness is crucial for mutual respect.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
cannot either / shouldn't either
Used to balance a perspective by introducing a boundary or limitation after an agreement.
blindly / persistently without reflection
A critical adverb used before verbs to describe excessive, obsessive, or unthinking behavior.
concede / make concessions
Commonly used in formal negotiations, conflicts, and interpersonal disputes.
