出社会之后啊
“After he started working.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“When did he start drinking?”
出社会 之后 啊
“After he started working.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese culture, entering the workforce marks the true transition into adulthood and social obligations, which often includes participating in business dining and alcohol culture.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to enter society; to start working after finishing education
A very common colloquial expression in Chinese marking the transition from being a student to entering the workforce.
after; afterwards
Used after a clause or noun phrase to specify a time sequence.
Softens the delivery of the answer, creating a relaxed, conversational cadence.
