你阿姐也是为你着想
“She's only looking out for you.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我阿姐去找过你了
“my sister has talked to you.”
你阿姐 也是 为你着想
“She's only looking out for you.”
我爷爷说过
“As my grandfather once said,”
“Do not be angry with her; she only acted out of love and concern for you.”
In Chinese family culture, elder relatives' intrusive actions are often justified under the umbrella of doing things for one's own good, obligating the younger generation to show forbearance.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
look out for your benefit; have your best interests at heart
Commonly used to excuse someone's overbearing or unwanted behavior by attributing it to caring motives.