你真给咱朗家争气 我
“You really brought honor to our Lang family! I...”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
你呀
“You...”
你真给咱朗家争气 我
“You really brought honor to our Lang family! I...”
我也算没辜负
“And I didn't fail”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Bringing honor to the family name ('争气') is deeply valued in collectivist Chinese culture, linking individual success to familial dignity.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to bring credit to; to make good; to stand tall
Used to describe someone whose achievements bring pride and honor to their parents, family, or mentors.
to bring honor to someone/a group
A standard construction where the beneficiary of pride is placed between 给 and 争气.