可惜你舅他不在这儿 娃
“Too bad he isn't here. Kid,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
是他 改变了你的命运
“He's the one who changed your life.”
可惜 你舅他 不在这儿 娃
“Too bad he isn't here. Kid,”
把这鸡汤喝了吧
“drink this chicken soup.”
“I wish your uncle could see your success today; never forget what he sacrificed for you.”
In traditional Chinese culture, an uncle often plays a critical paternal support role, and younger generations are expected to remember lifelong debts of gratitude to extended family.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
it is a pity; regrettably
Placed at the beginning of a sentence to express sorrow or longing over an unfulfilled circumstance.
child; kid
A regional, affectionate kinship term used by elders toward children or younger relatives.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Your uncle is a fool.”
“But deep down, I made a vow.”
“Can't you see we two are worried sick over your issue?”
“You're her uncle. Say something. Troupe Leader,”
“Tell me. I'll stand up for you.”
“But Chief Qiao said that your uncle is fine.”