从一开始我们就没打算要钱
“We never intended to take any money.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
愿望
“wish.”
从一开始 我们就 没打算要钱
“We never intended to take any money.”
“The only reason I agreed to sign”
“This is about justice and principles, not your cash.”
In Chinese moral philosophy, prioritizing moral justice (Yi) over financial profit (Li) preserves personal integrity in legal or civil disputes.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
from the very start
Useful for clarifying one's core premise when clarifying misunderstandings.
to demand money / ask for compensation
A direct colloquial term for requesting money, often carrying a slightly blunt or transactional nuance.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“We have long thought”
“I need to raise money first.”
“They wouldn't take the money for it.”
“Honestly, I didn't dare tell you at first.”
“Why didn't you consult me before doing anything?”
“Spending money before making any.”