我就怕是不正经的工作
“I'm afraid it's an illegal job.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“I suspect... You think she has another job at night?”
我 就怕 是 不正经的工作
“I'm afraid it's an illegal job.”
为了挣钱不学好
“All just to make money.”
“I suspect she is getting involved in something shameful or dangerous just for quick cash.”
In Chinese culture, having an 'upright and respectable' (zheng jing) occupation is crucial for family reputation; nightlife or gray-market jobs carry strong moral stigma.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
indecent, improper, or illicit
Frequently used to describe behavior, people, or professions that deviate from conventional morality or legality.
my only fear is that / what I dread is
A spoken formula used to introduce one's primary misgiving or worst-case scenario.