还知道见山头拜山头
“You know how to show respect.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“You're not like those who value money over their lives.”
还知道 见山头拜山头
“You know how to show respect.”
我是二耳龙
“I am the Two-ear Dragon.”
“At least you are smart enough to know who is boss around here.”
Traditional Chinese street culture places paramount importance on newcomers acknowledging the authority of local leaders before doing business.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
pay respect to the local boss / pay homage to local factions
A common underworld or business idiom meaning to pay respects to the dominant party when entering new territory.
to pay respects wherever one goes / to show deference to whoever holds power
Used to describe someone who astutely recognizes and honors local authorities or established powers.