但也知道不能出卖主顾的规矩
“we know the rule about not betraying a client.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我们虽然是地痞
“Although we are hooligans,”
但也 知道不 能 出卖 主顾的 规矩
“we know the rule about not betraying a client.”
挺讲道义
“Very loyal.”
“We might be scoundrels, but we have principles and won't easily sell our employer out.”
Even outlaws in traditional Chinese culture abide by strict unwritten codes, where betraying a client is seen as the ultimate loss of moral ground.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
cannot betray / must not sell out
Used to express strict loyalty or adherence to a bond between allies or partners.
client / customer / patron
A slightly formal or traditional term referring to regular business patrons or clients.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“You need regular customers.”
“Don't worry. I know the rules.”
“Does he have regulars who frequent his stall?”
“you have to follow the rules when doing things.”
“I can only try my best to serve you.”
“I can't let some outsiders take over.”