妈不难过 你们这么懂事 妈高兴
“I'm not sad. I'm happy you're so sensible.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
妈 你别难过
“Mom, don't be sad.”
妈 不难过 你们这么 懂事 妈 高兴
“I'm not sad. I'm happy you're so sensible.”
“Then see how sensible I am. Are you happy? Go away.”
“I am struggling emotionally, but I must stay strong and comfort you first.”
Chinese parents often suppress their own pain and claim to be happy to avoid placing an emotional burden on their children.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
sensible, thoughtful, mature for one's age
One of the highest compliments given to children in Chinese culture, praising empathy toward parents.
sad, sorrowful, heartbroken
A standard, frequently used adjective to describe emotional pain or sorrow.