那些不负责任的人 不都是外人吗
“Aren't those irresponsible people outsiders to us?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“What's actually going on in our family?”
那些 不负责任 的人 不都是外人吗
“Aren't those irresponsible people outsiders to us?”
“And look, this is the statue of Confucius. ♫Even if you hesitate, you will carry on.♫”
“Forget those who abandoned us; as long as they don't take responsibility, they don't count as our family.”
Chinese society strongly distinguishes between insiders and outsiders. Calling a blood relative an 'outsider' is a severe emotional disownment, showing that duty and care can outweigh biology.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
irresponsible; failing to take responsibility
Commonly used as a modifier before 'person' or 'behavior' to criticize someone neglecting their duties.
outsider; non-family member
Used in Chinese social contexts to draw a sharp line between one's inner circle (family/close friends) and everyone else.
Paired with 'not all' to form a rhetorical question, making the speaker's opinion sound like an undeniable truth.
