七祖母就是希望你
“I want you”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
是七祖母的命 但并非是你的
“is my fate but not necessarily yours.”
七祖母 就是希望你
“I want you”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Traditional Chinese elders often carry hardships themselves while urging younger generations to forge their own paths free from family burdens.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
simply hopes that you; just wants you to
A common emotive pattern used by parents or elders to express heartfelt, unselfish wishes for their children.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I believe you would never do something like this.”
“Seventh Grandmother, this is a new friend I made today.”
“I have something to say to you.”
“Seventh Grandmother, I kept my word, didn't I?”
“I won't allow you to speak of yourself like that.”
“Seventh Grandmother has so many grandchildren, but I am the only granddaughter.”