看在大河叔为我们李家 操劳了大半生
“that you consider how Master Sun has devoted most of his life to the Li family.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
但我想请娘
“But I ask”
看在大河叔为我们李家 操劳了大半生
“that you consider how Master Sun has devoted most of his life to the Li family.”
他年岁已高
“He's already advanced in age.”
“Please do not punish him severely; consider all the sacrifices he made for our family.”
In traditional Chinese culture, lifelong loyalty and familial service (renqing) often serve as legitimate grounds to mitigate harsh punishments.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
for the sake of; taking into consideration
A common pattern used to ask for leniency, a favor, or special consideration based on past relationships or merits.
worked tirelessly for most of one's life
Used to describe an elder or dedicated worker who has sacrificed their youth and energy for a family or enterprise.
