就留下来这个宅子
“This house is the only thing they left.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
爹娘死了
“Mom and Dad are dead.”
就 留下来 这个 宅子
“This house is the only thing they left.”
哪怕是为了宁娘
“I can't lose it. It's not only for my sake,”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In traditional Chinese culture, keeping the family residence (宅子) after parents pass away is essential for honoring ancestry and maintaining the family root.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
keep / preserve / leave behind
Used when retaining property, legacy, or memory rather than relinquishing or selling it.
this residence / this estate
Refers to a traditional home or family compound, often with historical or familial significance.