但好歹还有些神智
“but at least those who take them still retain some sanity.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
这些药虽让人上瘾
“These drugs may be addictive,”
但 好歹 还有 些神智
“but at least those who take them still retain some sanity.”
其他药
“The other drugs”
“It might have severe downsides, but at least it's the lesser of two evils.”
Reflects the common psychological tendency among Chinese people toward compromise and Ah Q-style self-consolation when facing difficulties, emphasizing the life philosophy of finding the silver lining and being content with what one has.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
Adverb meaning 'at least', 'in any case', or 'fortunately'.
Often used to seek consolation in an unfavorable situation, followed by a somewhat acceptable or redeeming outcome.
Mind, consciousness, or senses.
Used in both written and spoken Chinese, commonly paired with 'clear' (qingxing) or 'confused' (milan) to describe a person's state of awareness.
