阿爹不要这么说 是我对不住你
“Don't say that, Father. I'm sorry for what I did to you.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
阿爹 不要 这么说 是我 对不住你
“Don't say that, Father. I'm sorry for what I did to you.”
阿爹 我不应该对你说那些残忍的话
“Father, I shouldn't have said those harsh words.”
“Please stop blaming yourself; I am the one who made a terrible mistake and hurt you.”
In Chinese culture, a child allowing a parent to apologize creates deep moral discomfort, prompting the child to immediately shoulder the blame.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
do not say that; don't speak like that
A polite phrase used to deflect excessive praise, unearned apologies, or overly modest remarks.
to let someone down; to owe an apology
A serious, heartfelt way to apologize when you feel you have failed someone who cares about you.