父之过呀 爸
“Poor parenting is the father's fault. Dad, please don't say that.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
养不教
“Poor parenting is the father's fault.”
父之过 呀 爸
“Poor parenting is the father's fault. Dad, please don't say that.”
“Dad, please don't say that. It's only right.”
“I know the old saying too, Dad—blame falls on the parents when kids act up.”
From the ancient primer 'San Zi Jing', the phrase 'Raising a child without proper upbringing is the father's fault' remains a staple of Chinese family discourse, often used by parents or in-laws as a polite, self-deprecating apology.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
the fault of the father
The second half of the famous proverb 'To raise without educating is the father's fault', often quoted by parents to humbly take responsibility for their children's mistakes.
Softens the classical proverb and adds a warm, conversational, slightly sighing tone when speaking to an elder.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Your dad still looks the same.”
“Your dad really treats you well.”
“Your father, however, was in his prime.”
“Your dad didn't have a scratch on him.”
“Me? I take after my dad.”
“You should settle things with your dad first.”