但过了这么多年 也不知道还在不在了
“But it's been so many years. I'm not sure if they're still there.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
应该都在 县医院档案室呢
“They should still be in the County Hospital archives.”
但过了 这么多年 也不知道 还在不在 了
“But it's been so many years. I'm not sure if they're still there.”
回头我帮您问问
“I'll check for you later.”
“Don't get your hopes up too high; it might be long gone.”
Before undertaking a search or inquiry for someone, Chinese speakers routinely emphasize potential obstacles to avoid disappointing them later.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
after so many years
Used as a time preface to explain why circumstances might have changed or records might be lost.
whether it is still there / whether it still exists
An affirmative-negative question pattern used to express doubt about the current existence or presence of something.
Emphasizes the change of state and completion of time elapsed, adding a touch of finality and doubt.
