就是想让他老老实实 叫我一声爸爸
“I just want him to call me dad”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
就是 想让他 老老实实 叫我一声爸爸
“I just want him to call me dad”
跟李家那边断了 多给点钱打发了
“and break off with the Li family. I can give them more money.”
“Acknowledge me as your true father and submit to my authority.”
Addressing an elder by their kinship title (like 'Dad') is not merely a label in traditional Chinese culture, but a formal submission to family hierarchy and filial duty.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
obediently / properly / without playing tricks
An AABB reduplicated adjective used adverbially to emphasize behaving meekly, honestly, or without defiance.
address me as / call me
Uses the verbal measure '一声' to denote making a verbal address or greeting.