让阿姨先把病治好要紧
“Getting her treated is what matters most now.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我不知道阿姨生病了
“I didn't know your mom was sick.”
让阿姨先把病治好 要紧
“Getting her treated is what matters most now.”
“I'll find a way to get you the money.”
“Forget about repaying me right now; your mother's life comes first.”
In Chinese relationships, showing priority for an associate's family illness above business or debt demonstrates deep moral decency and 'renqing'.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
...is the top priority / what matters most is...
A pragmatic construction used to identify the most critical issue requiring immediate attention.
cure / successfully treat an illness
A resultative complement combining 'cure' with 'good/finished'.