不想用我买的房子来结婚
“you didn't want to get married in a house I bought.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
不想用我买的房子 来 结婚
“you didn't want to get married in a house I bought.”
说那样很没有面子
“You said it made you feel small.”
“Your fragile ego and pride ruined our plans to build a life together.”
In traditional Chinese culture, the groom is expected to provide marital housing. Living in a home bought by the bride can trigger insecurity regarding male dignity and social face.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
use the house/apartment I bought to get married
A typical expression reflecting traditional marital property discussions in modern urban China.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“don't marry anyone.”
“I couldn't marry him with that thought in my heart.”
“I just couldn't bear to see you marry another.”
“You promised me to buy me a big house.”
“But I don't want you to marry anyone else.”
“I'm not interested in dating or getting married.”