只能...嘛
[主语/条件] + 只能 + [动词/短语] + 嘛
Core sentence pattern in modern spoken Mandarin.
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(4 clips)
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(沈默我是挽回不了了) ── Previous context
“I can only try to change Barry's opinion of me. Barry just wants to get re-appointed.”
00:03
00:03
(那还有那些行李 得叫个人送进去嘛 行李) ── Previous context
“Only one of you can help with the luggage. I'll go.”
00:02