几房分得如此清楚显得生分
“Drawing such clear lines between branches seems distant.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我知你所想 不过大家皆为李家人
“I know what you're thinking, but we are all part of the Li family.”
几房分得如此清楚 显得生分
“Drawing such clear lines between branches seems distant.”
大嫂
“Sister-in-law.”
“Stop calculating every little detail between our branches; we are supposed to be one family.”
In traditional extended Chinese households (dahu renjia), drawing sharp lines between distinct sub-branches ('fang') was considered divisive and contrary to the paramount value of domestic harmony.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
dividing or distinguishing things so distinctly
Used when pointing out that someone is being overly calculated or drawing rigid lines between people.
appearing distant, estranged, or unwelcoming
Commonly used in interpersonal contexts to urge warmth, generosity, and close relations instead of stiff formality.
