既然你这么舍不得
“since you are so reluctant,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
何爸
“Mr. He,”
既然你这么舍不得
“since you are so reluctant,”
“I know you do not want to give this up, so tell me what is really forcing you to do it.”
Chinese interpersonal communication often validates an elder's deep sentimental attachment to physical spaces or family businesses before asking difficult questions.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
since / given that
A conjunction introducing an acknowledged premise or shared reality before presenting a conclusion or question.
reluctant to part with
A very common psychological verb expressing an emotional attachment that makes letting go painful.