不是要当家做主人吗
“Weren't you talking about taking charge?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
不是要敢于担当吗
“Where's your responsibility?”
不是 要 当家做主人 吗
“Weren't you talking about taking charge?”
你也太棒了
“You're absolutely brilliant.”
“You talked big about taking charge, so why are you shrinking back now?”
Modern Chinese speakers often quote classic political jargon like '当家作主' in domestic or work contexts for humorous, sarcastic, or persuasive effect.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
aren't you/we supposed to...?
A standard rhetorical frame used to challenge someone by reminding them of a past commitment or slogan.
to be the master of one's own house / take full ownership
Originally a socialist political slogan, now colloquially used to describe taking charge or exercising agency.
Marks the rhetorical question, demanding confirmation to highlight the perceived inconsistency.
