妈 不能要 这钱不能要 妈
“Mom! Can't take it! Mom!”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
不能要
“No!”
妈 不能要 这钱 不能要 妈
“Mom! Can't take it! Mom!”
追上去 还了
“Give it back to her.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Accepting money or favors in Chinese culture implies moral indebtedness or complicity; refusing firmly preserves personal integrity and safety.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
must not accept; cannot take
Used to firmly refuse money, gifts, or favors that carry inappropriate strings, guilt, or ethical compromises.
chase after (someone); catch up with
An action-oriented directional complement collocation used when rushing to intercept someone before they leave.