我们自己做事 要对得起天地
“We must conduct ourselves so we can answer to heaven and earth,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
但是我们管不了别人
“But we can't control others.”
我们 自己做 事 要 对得起天地
“We must conduct ourselves so we can answer to heaven and earth,”
对得起自己的良心
“and to our own consciences.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Chinese ethical thought emphasizes inner moral integrity, demanding that an individual's conduct stand up to the scrutiny of heaven, earth, and one's conscience.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to be worthy of; not to let down
Crucial verb expressing moral accountability towards a person, principle, or duty.
heaven and earth; the universe
Often used metaphorically in moral contexts to invoke supreme moral witness or universal truth.
