后辈就不会走弯路
“the junior won't take the wrong path.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我误以为 只要严于律己 以身作则
“I thought as long as you're strict with yourself, and lead by example,”
后辈 就不会 走弯路
“the junior won't take the wrong path.”
但我错了
“But I was wrong.”
“I foolishly thought setting a good example would automatically save them from failure.”
Confucian culture places immense weight on superiors leading by virtuous personal example, often believing juniors will naturally follow suit.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
younger generation; juniors
A respectful term referring to younger people or subordinates in a field or family.
take a detour; make avoidable mistakes
Metaphorical idiom used to describe wasting time or making missteps before finding the right path.