我不该在您面前议论是非
“I shouldn't speak ill of others in front of you.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
姑姑 您是我的长辈 按理说
“Aunt, you are my elder. Normally,”
我 不该 在您面前 议论是非
“I shouldn't speak ill of others in front of you.”
但姑父的事情
“But regarding Uncle,”
“I know my place as a junior, but what uncle did is too serious for me to stay silent.”
In traditional Chinese family culture, younger generations are forbidden from openly judging elders; juniors must explicitly apologize or hedge before raising critical family matters.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
gossiping or passing judgment on right and wrong
Used in formal or serious contexts to refer to discussing moral matters or meddling in disputes.
in front of you / in your presence
A respectful formula used by juniors or subordinates when speaking before elders or superiors.