我当时真的以为
“Back then, I truly believed”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“To my surprise, Ruo accepted with a smile.”
我 当时真的以为
“Back then, I truly believed”
“Please do not blame me, I honestly did not realize she was suffering.”
In Chinese relationships, individuals often smile or agree outwardly to avoid burdening loved ones or causing disharmony, leading others to misunderstand their true agony.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
at that time / back then
Commonly used to set the temporal context when explaining past misunderstandings or decisions.
genuinely believed / really thought
Used to emphasize sincere belief in an assumption that subsequently proved to be false.