既然我们在交往 那就要注意影响
“If we're together, we have to be mindful of boundaries.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“And I promised Ms. Xu I would... No.”
既然 我们在交往 那就 要 注意影响
“If we're together, we have to be mindful of boundaries.”
“As for my mom, don't worry. I'll talk to her.”
“You need to watch your step so people do not start gossiping about us.”
In Chinese collectivist society, personal actions reflect on the family or couple unit, making social optics and community perception critically important.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
since; given that
Used at the start of a clause to introduce an acknowledged premise before stating a logical conclusion.
be mindful of the public impression or social repercussions
A common institutional or interpersonal phrase urging someone not to cause negative public talk or gossip.