我就想着 断了他经济来源
“So, I wanted to cut off his source of income”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我 就想 着 断了 他 经济来源
“So, I wanted to cut off his source of income”
我看他服不服气
“to see whether he would be convinced.”
“If he won't respect me willingly, I'll force him to submit by cutting off his money.”
In traditional Chinese family dynamics, economic dependence is often leveraged by parents to enforce filial obedience and discipline.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
cut off; sever
Commonly used to describe cutting off ties, supplies, or financial support.
source of income; financial support
A standard phrase used in both casual and formal contexts to refer to one's livelihood or financial backing.