但其实这民宿也没有那么好了
“But actually, this homestay isn't that great.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Finally, one of my sisters is rich.”
但 其实 这民宿也 没有那么 好 了
“But actually, this homestay isn't that great.”
就旺季的时候还不错
“It's okay during peak season,”
“Don't hype me up too much, it's really not as lucrative as it looks.”
In Chinese interpersonal dynamics, directly accepting lavish compliments about wealth is seen as arrogant; actively deflecting praise by pointing out downsides preserves harmony.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
but actually; but in reality
Used to transition smoothly into a corrective, more realistic observation.
not that great; not as good as it seems
A polite, understated way to tone down an exaggerated positive claim.
Softens the assertion and conveys a current reflective assessment.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Oh, this isn't so bad, eh?”
“However, the environment is a little shabby.”
“This hotel is just a temporary place to stay.”
“My homestay just opened a few days ago, and now this happens!”
“This egg isn't having an easy time.”
“Our guesthouse is not expensive.”