既然如此 那就算了 你回来
“Since you don't care, never mind then. Come back.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
本来我还想问问你 我四嫂过世 你要不要去
“I was going to ask if you wanted to go to Madam Ji's funeral.”
既然如此 那就算了 你回来
“Since you don't care, never mind then. Come back.”
你四嫂
“Madam Ji?”
“Fine, let's drop that idea, but don't walk away yet—I'm not done talking to you.”
Attending a relative's funeral (such as a fourth sister-in-law) is a strict social obligation, so withdrawing the invitation indicates deep strain or exceptional delicacy.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
since that is the case; under these circumstances
A formal transition phrase used to introduce a logical conclusion based on established facts.
then forget about it; let it drop
Common spoken idiom used to abandon a topic, plan, or request when resistance or difficulty arises.
Marks a change of state and completion of an idea, reinforcing the decision to drop the matter.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“In that case, let me show you an even faster route.”
“Since that is the case,”
“If that's the case, you go ahead with your business.”
“In that case, I have to send Grand Tutor Wei”
“In that case, I'll take my leave.”
“Understood. Rest here for now.”
“In that case, I will take my leave.”
“Let her be.”
“Since that's the case, I shouldn't go looking for trouble.”