就是咱们家的福星
“you're the lucky star of our family”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
妹夫啊
“Yucheng,”
就是 咱们家 的 福星
“you're the lucky star of our family”
更是我们家志刚的贵人
“and especially a benefactor to our Zhigang.”
“You saved us and we depend heavily on your favor.”
In extended Chinese families, a relative who provides career advancement or financial rescue is revered and constantly flattered to maintain the patronage bond.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
lucky star / bringer of good fortune
A complimentary term used to praise someone whose presence or help brings remarkable luck or success.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“This child is my lucky star.”
“(Home is meant to be our sanctuary,)”
“our home”
“That's the true source of our family's blessing.”
“Maybe we can share its luck and longevity.”
“You're Ziqiu's lucky star.”