别辜负了娘跟大哥的一番心意
“so as not to waste all the care you and Benchang put into this.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
今天华儿就想跟娘 来好好看看这些嫁妆
“Today, I just want to take a good look at the dowry with you,”
别 辜负 了娘跟 大哥 的 一番心意
“so as not to waste all the care you and Benchang put into this.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In traditional Chinese culture, a daughter's dowry prepared by parents and elder siblings represents the natal family's love, economic support, and social standing in her new matrimonial home.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
do not let down; do not fail to live up to
A common phrase used when urging someone to value, respect, or make good use of someone else's kindness or high hopes.
a token of goodwill; a heartfelt gesture
Frequently used to emphasize genuine kindness, generosity, or emotional investment from someone.
Functions as a marker signaling an undesirable change of state to be avoided in negative commands.
