像现在那么复杂吧
“so complicated now.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
应该就不会变得
“maybe things wouldn't be”
像 现在 那么 复杂 吧
“so complicated now.”
怎么啦
“What's the matter?”
“I wish things were still as simple as they used to be.”
In contemporary Chinese romance narratives, growing complexity often symbolizes the painful loss of youthful innocence and pure affection.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
as ... as right now
Used as a comparative structure to contrast a hypothetical or past state against current reality.
complicated / complex
Frequently applied to tangled interpersonal relationships, mixed emotions, or difficult situations.
Softens the assertion, giving it a speculative, introspective, and wistful nuance.