他们生怕我们碰墨
“They're afraid that we will start an ink business”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“I won't allow anyone to bully our family again.”
他们 生怕 我们碰墨
“They're afraid that we will start an ink business”
生怕我们过得好
“and that we will do well.”
“They are terrified of what we are capable of once we regain our craft.”
In traditional Chinese heritage industries such as ink-making, trade secrets and craftsmanship were fiercely guarded family assets, and rivals would actively sabotage competitors to maintain a monopoly.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
for fear that / terrified that
Used to describe an intense anxiety or dread that a specific negative outcome might occur.
to touch / to get involved with
Often used colloquially to mean getting involved in an industry, business, or taboo subject.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“He's afraid of people like us who would risk our lives.”
“I was afraid they couldn't accept it right away.”
“as if he's afraid we might mistreat you.”
“I was afraid you'd scare them.”
“I fear we'll be sent back.”
“You may fear them, but I don't.”