这时候低头不丢人
“There is no shame in backing down.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
发生任何的冲突
“any conflict with the kidnappers.”
这时候 低头不丢人
“There is no shame in backing down.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese culture, while 'face' (面子) is prized, pragmatic wisdom often counsels that yielding in moments of danger preserves the foundation to fight another day.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to bow one's head / to yield / to back down
A common metaphor for yielding or admitting defeat under pressure.
not disgraceful / nothing to be ashamed of
Used to comfort someone who is feeling embarrassed about compromising or failing.