并非求什么门路跟依傍
“to him for influence or protection,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
一两月内便会告老还乡 他让你嫁给他
“will retire in one or two months. Your brother isn't marrying you”
并非求 什么 门路 跟依傍
“to him for influence or protection,”
而是为了丰厚的聘金
“but for the generous bride price.”
“Do not fool yourself into thinking this is about political backing; it is purely about cash.”
In traditional Chinese society, marriage often served pragmatic family interests such as political patronage (依傍) or direct financial enrichment via bride prices (聘金).
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
connections, avenues, or social channels to get things done
Commonly used in spoken and written Chinese to refer to social backdoors or helpful contacts.
backing, patronage, or reliance on someone influential
A somewhat literary or formal term for seeking protection or support from someone powerful.
