您跟书记 说话是算数的
“You and Mr. Zheng always keep your word.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
不是这样的
“it's not like that.”
您跟书记 说话 是 算数 的
“You and Mr. Zheng always keep your word.”
别人说话不算 怎么办
“But what if others don't?”
“We trust only you two, so please do not let us down.”
In Chinese grassroots administration, villagers or workers often depend heavily on the personal word and integrity of the top two leaders rather than purely legal procedures.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to keep one's word / one's word counts
Commonly used to emphasize commitment, trustworthiness, or holding someone accountable to a promise.
Marks certainty and asserts conviction in the leader's credibility.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I told you. What are you doing?”
“I don't think you do. Secretary called me today”
“No, he will understand you.”
“You, as Secretary, can't be as reckless as her.”
“Then, you must promise me one thing.”
“Copy that, Mr. Zheng. We're all safe.”