我们都是靠手艺吃饭的
“We're all craftsmen making a living.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
叫金线
“We call it the golden thread.”
我们都是 靠手艺吃饭 的
“We're all craftsmen making a living.”
不伤和气
“No need to ruin the harmony.”
“We're both pros here, so let's keep things professional and make money peacefully.”
In Chinese culture, identifying as someone who 'eats by craftsmanship' carries moral dignity and an ethos of mutual non-interference among tradesmen.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to make a living through one's trade or specialized craft
A very common idiomatic phrase to describe artisans, technical experts, or anyone earning money via technical skill rather than social status.
Affirms a characteristic or categorical truth, reinforcing their shared identity.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“making a living with your craft.”
“I still have work to do to earn my living.”
“a person with good skills wouldn't be starved.”