他谈恋爱 我能不知道
“If he were dating, I'd know about it.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
他 谈恋爱 我能不知道
“If he were dating, I'd know about it.”
“That rumor is nonsense—if he were in a relationship, I would be the first to know.”
In Chinese interpersonal dynamics, asserting 'I would definitely know' highlights one's special closeness or authority regarding a family member or close friend's private affairs.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to date / to be in a relationship
The most common everyday phrase for romantic dating in Chinese.
how could I not know?
A rhetorical question pattern used to forcefully claim superior knowledge or authority on a subject.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“This is my first relationship. It hasn't even lasted a month.”
“It's not like I don't want him to date anyone. My dad is...”
“You don't have to date me. It's fine if you just borrow some.”
“Dating without purpose would hurt both sides.”
“Are you seeing someone?”
“Besides, if I'm in love, I will definitely tell you.”
“Isn't this about teaching people to date?”
“I don't want to be a big sister when I'm dating.”
“So you'd rather work than date me. No.”
“I don't want to date.”
“Dating without talking about the future.”
“then let's be in relationship, okay?”
“But asking me to restrain my relationship? It's not going to happen.”
“Weren't we dating back then?”