她是你家主
“She is the head of your family.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
什么内子外子的
“What wife?”
她是你家主
“She is the head of your family.”
“Know your place; she outranks you and makes the decisions in this house.”
Traditional Chinese households relied on strict hierarchies where the recognized head held ultimate authority over domestic disputes and family members.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
head of the family / master of the house
A traditional title indicating the supreme authority and decision-maker within a clan or aristocratic household.
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“she works for you. Aren't you her master?”
“This is my home. Isn't your home my home?”
“In this house, she is not the one in charge.”
“But you're the mistress of the house.”
“This is your home.”
“This is not your home, right?”