可是我下不去手
“But I couldn't do it.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
可是
“But...”
可是 我 下不去手
“But I couldn't do it.”
我毕竟是他妈妈
“I'm his mother, after all.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Confucian morality, natural parental affection (慈) creates an insurmountable emotional barrier against hurting one's offspring, regardless of circumstance.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
cannot bring oneself to strike or harm someone
A potential complement structure used when emotional bonds prevent someone from committing violence or drastic punishment.