都怪我这个姓不好啊 天天输钱哪
“Just because of this unlucky surname, I lose money every day.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“My surname is Pei. Just call me Pei.”
都怪我 这个 姓 不好 啊 天天 输钱 哪
“Just because of this unlucky surname, I lose money every day.”
有没有搞错
“What the hell?”
“Blame it on my bad luck and my family name sounding like 'losing money'—I've been on a losing streak every day!”
In Chinese contexts such as playing cards or doing business, people place great importance on auspicious wordplay. The surname 'Pei' is an exact homophone for 'pei' (meaning to lose money), and is often used by card players as fodder for self-deprecating jokes or lighthearted banter about losing.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
all because of...; it's all ...'s fault
Frequently used in spoken Chinese to complain, self-deprecate, or shift blame onto someone or an external circumstance.
to lose money (in gambling, cards, or mahjong)
A high-frequency phrase in social card and board games; the opposite of 'ying qian' (to win money).
Placed at the end of a sentence to reinforce an exclamatory and complaining tone.
A phonological variant used after vowels or nasals, conveying a sigh or a tone of helplessness.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“It's my fault. My apologies.”
“but don't get ahead of yourselves then.”
“It's all my fault. I let my guard down.”
“I shouldn't have involved you in this.”
“It's all my fault. I'm sorry.”
“Sorry, I've been too busy. I should have gone to Pingchuan to see you much sooner.”