但总比没办法强
“But it's better than having no idea at all.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
不是个好办法
“It's not a good idea.”
但 总比没办法强
“But it's better than having no idea at all.”
你也知道
“As you know,”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Chinese problem-solving often values making do with whatever imperfect resource is available rather than waiting idly for an ideal condition.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
still better than...; at least preferable to...
A very common comparative pattern used to rationalize a compromise or comfort someone with a lesser evil.
having no way out; at one's wit's end
Essential colloquial phrase denoting utter lack of solutions or unavoidable circumstances.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Better than never.”
“It's better than nothing.”
“But I have no choice.”
“There's really nothing we can do.”
“Is there really nothing we can do?”
“Better than having nothing to perform. Right?”