只是案子还没结呢
“But the case isn't closed yet.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
现在反正过来了
“But it's fine. I'm here now anyway.”
只是 案子 还没 结 呢
“But the case isn't closed yet.”
影响到你了
“Did it affect you?”
“We are not out of the woods yet; this open case is still hanging over our heads.”
In workplace or investigative contexts, Chinese speakers often temper optimism by highlighting unresolved technicalities to avoid premature celebration.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
the case is not closed yet
A standard phrase used in legal, police, or investigative contexts to indicate an active case.
Highlights the ongoing state of the situation and gently calls the listener's attention to an unresolved problem.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“This case isn't over yet.”
“The case is still under investigation.”
“Before a case is closed,”
“Which means, before the lawsuit results come out,”