花姨是团里的台柱子
“Aunt Hua is the troupe's star performer.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
叫花姨
“This is Aunt Hua.”
花姨是团里的 台柱子
“Aunt Hua is the troupe's star performer.”
以后就是你老师呢
“She'll be your teacher someday.”
“She is the most important person here, so make sure you show her total respect.”
In traditional Chinese troupes, veteran performers hold immense cultural authority, and younger peers are expected to demonstrate deference.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
pillar of the stage / backbone / star performer
Used metaphorically in performing arts and business to describe the indispensable star or key contributor of an organization.