竟要靠偷盗为生了呢
“as to resort to thievery.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
竟要靠偷盗为生了呢
“as to resort to thievery.”
“Look how pathetic your husband has become—he's nothing more than a common thief.”
In traditional Chinese culture, turning to theft reflects the ultimate loss of moral standing and family dignity, making it a lethal insult.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to make a living by; to rely on something to survive
A useful structural chunk used to describe one's source of livelihood or survival means.
theft; stealing
A slightly formal or literary term referring to stealing or thievery.
Adds a lingering rhetorical, inquisitive tone that sharpens the mock astonishment.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Why are you stealing from the dead?”
“of stealing money from the workshop.”
“You're really robbing under the guise of begging.”
“I'm nothing but a shameless thief.”
“the hotel for years, and no one has dared to touch him.”
“Spit it out. What do you want me to steal?”