房子是人家的
“It's their house.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
房子是 人家的
“It's their house.”
他们说老钱 是被咱们娘仨拖累死的
“They said that the three of us wore him to death.”
“Calling the police is useless because we don't own this place, so face reality.”
In Chinese society, lacking legal claim to one's residence induces severe vulnerability and helplessness, especially when facing familial or external crises.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
belongs to someone else / belongs to them
'人家' is often used colloquially to refer to other parties, outsiders, or the rightful owners.
Emphasizes the absolute possessive relationship and finality of ownership.