说那个 老大混得好 以后不用替他操心
“that since the oldest was doing well, we didn't have to worry about him.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
妈 我爸以前可说过
“Mom, Dad used to say”
说 那个 老大 混得好 以后 不用 替他 操心
“that since the oldest was doing well, we didn't have to worry about him.”
这个遗产呢 就留给弟弟妹妹
“This inheritance should be left to us younger ones.”
“The oldest child is already successful, so he does not need any share of the family inheritance.”
In Chinese family dynamics, inheritance often involves balancing filial duties, individual economic success, and perceived favoritism among siblings.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
doing well in life or career
A common colloquial phrase used to describe someone who has achieved good social standing, career success, or wealth.
worry on his behalf
Frequently used by family members or mentors to describe worrying about or managing someone else's affairs.