是沾亲带故的富家弟子
“were rich kids with strings to pull.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
四成
“and four out of ten”
是沾亲带故的富家弟子
“were rich kids with strings to pull.”
像我这样的寒门
“Young lads from poor families like me”
“They only succeed because of nepotism and money, not merit.”
Reflects the historical and contemporary contrast between 'hanmen' (humble background) and privileged groups benefiting from family connections (guanxi).
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
having kinship ties or remote family connections
An idiom frequently used to critique nepotism or explain social entanglement via relatives.
scions of wealthy families
Used to describe privileged children raised in affluent households.