也留不住任何人
“keep anyone around.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
也…
“Nor can I”
也 留不住 任何人
“keep anyone around.”
“No one can keep me company forever.”
“I am doomed to be left alone no matter how hard I try.”
In Chinese narrative tradition, themes of immortality or great responsibility often contrast painfully with the transient nature of mortal companions.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
unable to keep; cannot hold onto
A potential complement structure used when someone or something inevitably departs despite your efforts.
anyone; anybody
Used in negative statements to mean 'not a single person'.