那日本人都得给他面子
“Even the Japanese have to show him respect.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“he's a favorite in front of Commander Fujita.”
那日本人都得给他面子
“Even the Japanese have to show him respect.”
你就死了这条心吧
“Just give up on that idea.”
“He is way too powerful for us to touch, so stop this reckless scheme.”
Having enough 'face' that even dominant authorities must respect you indicates immense social capital, connection (Guanxi), or political leverage.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to give face / to show deference or respect
Crucial sociological concept in Chinese culture, meaning to accommodate someone out of respect or fear of their status.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“The Japanese are not to be trifled with.”
“I saw that Japanese man bullying you.”
“If he were Japanese, he'd be laughed at.”
“In the eyes of the Japanese,”
“It's not a big deal. The Japanese just wants him to apologize in person.”
“But the Japanese won't sit idly by.”