既然是正经婚嫁
“Since it is a proper marriage,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
既然是 正经婚嫁
“Since it is a proper marriage,”
“If this is really a legitimate, happy marriage, why do you look so troubled?”
In traditional Chinese society, an honorable, ritualized marriage (正经婚嫁) is a major celebration of good fortune; showing gloom or distress on such an occasion signals deep familial or personal conflict.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
since it is; given that it is
A standard logical connector introducing a premise or established fact before presenting a deduction or question.
proper and legitimate marriage
Used to denote a marriage conducted properly through traditional rites and genuine commitment, as opposed to an informal or coerced union.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“what newlyweds in a real marriage buy bunk beds?”
“Although you won't be the legitimate wife,”
“How can this marriage be taken for real?”
“A wife, of course.”
“you've already passed the age for marriage.”
“Be serious. I am serious.”