我哥从工作就开始贴补我
“My brother's been supporting me since he started working.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我哥 从 工作 就开始 贴补 我
“My brother's been supporting me since he started working.”
“But it's not like he makes much on a fixed salary.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese culture, older siblings—especially older brothers—often feel a strong traditional duty to financially support younger siblings entering adulthood.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to subsidize / to help out financially
Widely used among family members to indicate providing financial assistance to cover living expenses.