可是咱也不能 因为一次考试 就毁了一辈子
“But we can't, just for one exam, ruin your whole life.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“I hope you can get good grades and bring honor to No.1 High School.”
可是 咱 也不能 因为一次考试 就毁了 一辈子
“But we can't, just for one exam, ruin your whole life.”
“Your health is more important than anything. We can take the exam next year.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
High-stakes standardized exams are often viewed in China as destiny-defining events, prompting compassionate family members to intervene against extreme stress.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
cannot either; shouldn't really
Used to introduce a sensible boundary or counteract an excessive reaction.
ruin one's whole life
A common hyperbolic idiom used to describe catastrophic, irreversible consequences.
