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chinese translation

posted 19 years ago by aleksalynn-1
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What is it that the young An-Mei is yelling at Second Wife during her mother's funeral, before she breaks the pearls? It isn't translated....

[–] rtpro 19 years ago

She says "GET OUT! GET OUT!" or simply "Get lost"

[–] Molly-31 18 years ago

Oh, thank you. I have wondered about that for years.

[–] xiaolongnu458 18 years ago

Well, technically, it was probably more along the lines of, "Get the *beep* out." It's not quite as rude, but it is a very forceful word, and it is definitely not used to show respect. For instance, it is the word a parent would use to kick their kid out of the house, if that helps.

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[–] gporraz 18 years ago

For YEARS this has been my favorite scene in the movie... I do not speak Chinese, and I was a little disappointed that this particular part was not subtitled... it only makes it moreso my favorite scene once again to finally know the general meaning behind it!