但好遗憾 我娘不在
“But what a pity. My mother is gone.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
处处都护着我
“and always protect me.”
但 好遗憾 我娘不在
“But what a pity. My mother is gone.”
“Sometimes, I blame myself.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Chinese speakers often soften the mention of a parent's demise using gentle terms like 'bu zai' (not here) while mourning their inability to witness important milestones.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
what a pity; so regrettable
A common spoken phrase used to express deep regret or sorrow over an unchangeable and unfortunate reality.
not here; passed away
Often functions as a delicate euphemism for death when discussing deceased family members.