其实我们做父母的 压根就没想
“Actually, as parents, we don't...”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
这父母得有多骄傲
“As parents, they must feel very proud.”
其实我们做父母的 压根就没想
“Actually, as parents, we don't...”
穿什么白色
“Don't wear white clothes.”
“We do not want to sound arrogant, but we really did not expect our child to do this well.”
When praised for their children's achievements, Chinese parents traditionally downplay their personal expectations or role to avoid appearing boastful and to show proper humility.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
as parents; being parents
A common collective phrase used when expressing general sentiments or duties from a parental perspective.
simply; fundamentally; from the very start (not at all)
An emphatic spoken adverb used almost exclusively in negative constructions to deny something completely.