是不是靠我自己努力得到的
“Did I get it through my own hard work or not?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
又怎么了
“So what now?”
是不是 靠我 自己努力 得 到 的
“Did I get it through my own hard work or not?”
都少说两句
“Both of you, say a little less.”
“Stop acting like I didn't earn this; I worked hard for everything I got.”
Having one's accomplishments attributed to external favors rather than personal grit ('靠努力') is deeply insulting in contemporary Chinese meritocratic ideals.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
relying on my own effort
Emphasizes self-reliance and meritocracy, often used when vindicating one's own accomplishments.
is it or not / whether or not
Often used rhetorically at the start of a clause to demand a clear confirmation or challenge an opposing view.