郑家刚出了这么大的事
“Our Zheng family just went through a major event”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
郑某年事已高 小孙子又不经事
“I'm getting on in years, and my grandson is inexperienced.”
郑家刚 出了这么大的事
“Our Zheng family just went through a major event”
“and can't withstand too much turmoil.”
“We are already hanging by a thread, so please spare us any more trouble.”
In traditional Chinese culture, a major incident impacts the reputation and survival of the entire clan rather than just an isolated individual.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
just encountered such a major crisis
Used to describe a serious misfortune that recently befell a family, organization, or person.