我以前也是觉得 拍戏就是为了红
“I also used to think that acting was for becoming popular.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“So this shows you that you're not destined to be popular.”
我 以前 也是 觉得 拍戏 就是为了 红
“I also used to think that acting was for becoming popular.”
但是我到了这个年纪 我才明白 我是想当演员
“But now that I'm an adult, I've finally realized that I just want to be an actress.”
“I used to think like you, but my perspective has evolved beyond superficial fame.”
In Chinese showbiz, pursuing 'hong' (fame/fortune) is often contrasted with being a genuine 'yanyuan' (craftsperson/actor), representing a shift from commercial vanity to professional integrity.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
in order to get famous / become popular
In entertainment slang, 红 refers to being famous or trending; used casually to denote chasing stardom.
to shoot a film or drama / to act
The standard colloquial term for the work of acting in television shows or films.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Isn't it great to be an actress? You can meet so many entertainers.”
“I'll pass. Come on. Right? You take it.”
“I... I-I thought it was just posing too.”
“No, it's alright. - Go ahead. - Come on.”
“I just finished shooting a scene.”
“for ourselves these days.”