不够强大去捍卫我认为对的事情
“I wasn't strong enough to fight for what I believed was right.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“I wasn't mature enough back then.”
不够强大 去捍卫 我认为 对 的事情
“I wasn't strong enough to fight for what I believed was right.”
“So I caused damage that could never be undone.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese interpersonal communication, admitting one's own weakness and lack of maturity (成熟) is a profound way to show sincerity and account for past regrets.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
not strong enough
Commonly used in introspective contexts to describe lack of power, maturity, or capability.
to defend; to uphold
A somewhat elevated, literary verb frequently used when talking about defending principles, values, or rights.