我认为她 一定是靠关系的
“I think she must have used connections.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
这怎么可能呢
“How is that possible?”
我认为 她 一定是 靠关系 的
“I think she must have used connections.”
她哪来这么多钱哪
“Where did she get so much money?”
“She doesn't deserve this; she only got it because of who she knows.”
While 'guanxi' (connections) is a core structural reality of Chinese society, attributing someone's sudden wealth or rapid promotion solely to 'kao guanxi' serves as a common way to dismiss their legitimate talent.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
rely on personal connections or nepotism
A ubiquitous pragmatic term used to describe securing advantages through backdoor networks rather than fair competition.
Emphasizes the certainty of the speaker's judgment and categorizes the subject's actions.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“It had to be that woman's idea!”
“It must have something to do with him.”
“she has some connections I can use.”
“So not necessarily credible.”
“in the end, was for her.”
“I remain confident that you know how to win her trust.”