打狗也得看主人的 好不啦
“She should have looked at who was behind you before she acted, okay?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
正常人都看得出来 人家那就是
“Anyone could see that it was...”
打狗也得看主人 的 好不啦
“She should have looked at who was behind you before she acted, okay?”
“But I did change your luck for the better. Haven't you noticed?”
“They only tolerated you because of who you're associated with, don't flatter yourself.”
Reflects the emphasis placed on 'renqing' (interpersonal relationships) and backing in Chinese relational society. When resolving disputes or assessing someone, people often look beyond the individual to consider their interpersonal network and patrons.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
A metaphor meaning that before punishing, criticizing, or offending someone, one must consider their patron or influential background.
A common colloquial idiom often used to dissuade someone from acting rashly, or to sarcastically point out that someone is only tolerated because of their powerful backing.
A colloquial rhetorical particle with typical Wu dialect color, equivalent to 'alright?' or 'isn't that so?', conveying playful coyness, gentle teasing, or urging the listener to agree.
