从小就是一个令人不省心的孩子
“has been a troublesome child since he was young”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
孔小灿
“Kong Xiaocan”
从小就 是 一个 令人不省心 的 孩子
“has been a troublesome child since he was young”
他偷过家里的茄子
“He stole eggplants from home,”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese parenting culture, a 'shengxin' (worry-free) child is considered a blessing, whereas a child who is 'bu shengxin' demands endless emotional labor and parental discipline.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
causing worry; troublesome; demanding extra care
A highly colloquial description frequently used by Chinese parents or elders to describe mischievous kids or irresponsible adults.
has been one since childhood
Use this structure to emphasize an enduring personality trait or long-standing pattern of behavior.
