踏踏实实工作呀
“then you can get down to work.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
咱吃完了
“Let's eat first,”
踏踏实实 工作 呀
“then you can get down to work.”
阿姨来了
“Coming, Auntie.”
“Be practical and keep your feet on the ground instead of chasing illusions.”
Chinese society strongly values 'tāshi' (steadfastness) as a foundational moral trait over speculative or boastful ambition.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
steadfastly / down-to-earth / conscientiously
Reduplication of 踏实 (tāshi); very commonly used when encouraging someone to work hard without taking shortcuts.
Softens the imperative into an earnest, encouraging suggestion rather than a harsh reprimand.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“You should give sincerely and steadily.”
“is to work hard”
“Better just find a steady job.”
“Just do it with your heart.”
“He just wanted to stay grounded and do his job well.”
“be down-to-earth, diligent, and kind.”
“Son, just stay down-to-earth”
“to put your mind at ease, okay?”
“I feel more at ease when she has some extra money on hand.”
“motivated to work hard.”
“and hardworking. Do you think he would qualify?”
“Just stay here and do your job.”
“Just sit back and wait here.”
“Focus on what you do best.”
“Think of a steady job.”
“It makes me feel at peace.”
“get things done.”
“I hope to be able to do some practical work.”