我们也不白占便宜的呀
“We won't just enjoy the benefits without helping them.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
对
“Right.”
我们 也不 白占便宜 的呀
“We won't just enjoy the benefits without helping them.”
他们做儿女的孝顺
“Since the children treat us so well,”
“Do not think we are mooching off anyone; we contribute our fair share too.”
Chinese interpersonal norms emphasize reciprocity (renqing); being labeled as someone who takes unfair advantage (占便宜) damages moral standing and face.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
take advantage of someone for free; freeload
Commonly used in interpersonal disputes to either accuse someone of freeloading or defend oneself against such accusations.
Softens the assertion while adding an explanatory, slightly indignant tone to appeal to the listener's agreement.