孩子大了 不用陪
“She's grown up. She doesn't need company.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“You should use that time to spend it with Qianqian.”
孩子大了 不用陪
“She's grown up. She doesn't need company.”
“Don't worry about me going home; she is independent and I'd rather stay here.”
Chinese parents often use the transition of a child growing up as an excuse to redirect social or familial expectations.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
the child is all grown up
Commonly used by parents to explain why older children require less attention or constant supervision.
no need to accompany / no need to keep company
A straightforward spoken phrase to dismiss the necessity of accompanying someone.
Indicates a change of state, highlighting that the child has reached an age where independence begins.