你这么大个人有手有脚的 就不能找个班上
“As a grown man, why can't you get a job”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
真是浪费不起
“we really can't afford it.”
你 这么大个 人 有手有脚 的 就不能 找个班上
“As a grown man, why can't you get a job”
挣点钱给你妈妈去看病啊
“and get her proper treatment?”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Being an able-bodied adult without income while a parent is sick violates fundamental expectations of filial piety and personal responsibility in Chinese society.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
able-bodied; having hands and feet
Used to shame someone who is capable of working but relies on others instead.
find a job; get to work
A very common colloquial expression meaning to secure regular employment.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I'm a grown man. I can work.”
“He's a grown man. He should”
“At that age, can you really click with them?”
“My grandfather was also very tall. You can definitely fit into it. Just make do with it.”
“She's a grown woman. Where could she possibly run off to?”
“If their abilities are about the same, pick the better-looking one with a nicer temperament.”