但是我考不考得上另说
“I'm not sure if I can do it.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“We've agreed to go to college in Beijing.”
但 是我 考不考得上另说
“I'm not sure if I can do it.”
“The admission lines for art students are lower, so it won't be a problem.”
“Don't count on me getting in just yet—it's still a big question mark.”
Chinese students frequently downplay their admission chances before the Gaokao to avoid appearing overconfident and to soften the blow of possible failure.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
whether one can pass the entrance examination
An affirmative-negative potential complement pattern commonly used when discussing exam outcomes.
is another matter / that remains to be seen
Put at the end of a clause to set aside a condition or express that something is uncertain.