你给它算个总数慢慢还呗
“Just get the total amount and pay it back slowly.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
不都是钱的事吗
“isn't it all about money?”
你给它算个总数 慢慢还 呗
“Just get the total amount and pay it back slowly.”
“You make it sound easy. How will I repay it?”
“It is not the end of the world, just calculate the total and pay it off step by step.”
In close Chinese relationships, friends and family often attempt to alleviate stress by simplifying heavy problems into practical, step-by-step actions.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
pay back slowly or gradually
A common phrase used to comfort someone facing debt, suggesting paying in affordable increments.
calculate a grand total
Used when aggregating diverse figures or expenses into one single figure.
Softens the imperative into an obvious, low-stress suggestion.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“How am I supposed to pay back such a huge sum?”
“and cover the interest next month at the yearly rate.”
“pay off all my debts,”
“and settle all these accounts with him one by one.”
“You're the one handling the books. Whatever you say, I'll accept.”
“I promise to pay you back, including interest.”