就是别人为你付出代价
“or someone else pays for it for you.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
不是你自己付出代价
“Either you pay for it yourself,”
就是 别人为你 付出代价
“or someone else pays for it for you.”
“Maybe Mrs. Lin doesn't resent you that much.”
“Stop pretending you suffered the most; other people bore the brunt of your choices.”
Chinese interpersonal relationships heavily emphasize mutual obligations; causing someone else (especially family) to suffer on your behalf incurs significant emotional guilt.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to pay the price / bear the cost
Frequently used both literally and metaphorically when discussing heavy moral or life consequences.
to pay the price for someone/something
A standard construction to express who is suffering on behalf of someone else.