但是脾气不能冲自己家里人发呀
“But you don't take that temper out on your family.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Of course I have a temper. Everyone does.”
但是 脾气 不能 冲自己家里人发 呀
“But you don't take that temper out on your family.”
“Take it out on whoever bullies you.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese culture, taking out external frustrations on family members is considered a major character flaw, as home should be a sanctuary of harmony.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to vent or direct (anger/temper) toward someone
A standard construction to describe venting bad moods or anger at a specific target.
one's own family members
Emphasizes the inner boundary of the family circle where special patience and care are expected.
Softens an admonition to make it sound like gentle, caring advice rather than a harsh reprimand.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Of course I have a temper. Everyone does.”
“who will never make you throw a temper tantrum.”
“is hot-tempered and always gets annoyed without reason,”
“you can't solve by throwing a temper tantrum.”
“When you lost your temper with me,”
“Of course I lose my temper.”