名字从族谱上划掉
“just because our names were removed from the family register,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
娘
“Mother,”
名字 从族谱上划掉
“just because our names were removed from the family register,”
我们就跟李家再也不是家人了吗 从今天开始
“does that mean we're no longer part of the Li family? From today on,”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In traditional China, striking a name from the clan register was the ultimate social and familial death penalty, cutting spiritual and economic ties completely.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
genealogy; clan family tree register
Refers to the formal historical book that documents lineage and legitimate clan membership.
to cross out; to strike off
Applied to deleting names, items, or entries from official lists or registers.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Could they have been using another surname?”
“For these years, you changed your name and hid.”
“Tell me, is it time this kingdom changes its name?”
“had me change my name and identity.”
“The Tians are all scumbags.”
“aren't the names too fake?”