那不是爷们儿干的事
“That's not what a man does.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
那哪行啊
“That won't do.”
那不是 爷们儿 干的 事
“That's not what a man does.”
锅开了吧
“Is the pot boiling?”
“Doing that would compromise my dignity, and I have too much self-respect to sink that low.”
In northern Chinese culture, living up to the standard of a 'yemen'r' entails acting with open honor, generosity, and pride, strictly avoiding petty, cowardly, or dishonorable deeds.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
a real man; masculine, tough, or upright male
A colloquial northern Chinese term used to commend masculine integrity or assert tough-guy standards.
the kind of thing one does; conduct
Commonly used in negative judgments to criticize someone's questionable actions or unworthy behavior.