不是这么要的呀
“hold on to family or dignity.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
这 亲情 脸面 它
“that's not how you”
不是这么要的 呀
“hold on to family or dignity.”
有理走遍天下 无理它寸步难行 我这手里它
“With truth on your side, you can go anywhere. Without it, you can't take a single step. I've got the law”
“You have crossed the line and completely disregarded basic decency in demanding this.”
Even during financial or rights disputes, Chinese interpersonal norms expect parties to maintain relational decency (mianzi and qinqing) rather than resorting to blunt or shameful confrontation.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
This isn't the right way to demand or ask for something
Use this phrase to criticize someone when their approach or attitude in claiming or asking for something is inappropriate.
Softens the direct accusation slightly while adding an exasperated, urging quality to the tone.
