Rant acknowledged, and I completely agree. The mother was insufferable, all purportedly for her family's sake. Hardly. She was pretentious and selfish, causing distress not only to herself but also to her family and extended relatives.
There is a discussion thread above which explains the relationship between the grandmother, Yao Zhiming, and the…
Yes, it's truly fascinating how different cultures address this topic. In Italian culture, the terms are used for both sides of the family: "Nonna" for grandmother, "Nonno" for grandfather, "Zio" for uncle, and "Zia" for aunt. Italians might differentiate between relatives on the maternal or paternal sides by adding the relative's first name. I think that some parts of Italy use uncle or aunt for non-relatives, but not from my parent's region, which is Northern Italy.
There is a discussion thread above which explains the relationship between the grandmother, Yao Zhiming, and the…
You make a good point. But in Chinese culture, isn’t it common to refer to people using familial terms such as 'aunt,' 'uncle,' 'grandmother,' and 'grandfather' out of politeness, even when there is no blood relation? It's a way to show respect and acknowledge their status.
There is a discussion thread above which explains the relationship between the grandmother, Yao Zhiming, and the…
Thank you. Well, that was my five cents worth. ;-) Sorry, I couldn't resist. It's up there with poor subtitles. Luckily, my Chinese is non-existent, but sometimes, the subtitles seem odd.
There is a discussion thread above which explains the relationship between the grandmother, Yao Zhiming, and the…
Thank you. I'll have just finished reading it. I still think the synopsis should be rewritten, as this relationship is unclear. For example adding - the grandmother, who is Yao Zhi Ming's biological grandmother and a significant figure in their family, has a complex family background. Her son is Yao's father, making Yao her direct descendant. On the other hand, Mai Cheng Huan's father is her stepson from a different marriage, which means Mai and Yao are not related by blood. To add to the mix, the grandmother brings Mai and Yao together through business, allowing them to work closely. This helps sustain the family's legacy and deepens Mai and Yao's professional and personal relationships. The outcome is that it kick-starts Mai’s remarkable personal growth and self-discovery journey.
I've just started watching this series. I am confused about the synopsis. I am confused about the role of the grandmother. It seems like there is just one grandmother in the story, who plays a pivotal role by recognising the transformation in Mai Cheng Huan and entrusting her with managing the family's valued hotel business. Is this correct? But this same grandmother appears to be a central figure within the family, supporting Mai Cheng Huan’s personal and professional growth and being connected to Yao Zhi Ming, indicating the, ML and FL, share the same grandmother. Her role seems to be that of the matriarch whose decisions and beliefs impact the younger generations significantly. So is the FL having a relationship with the ML? I think the synopsis above needs clarification.
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In Italian culture, the terms are used for both sides of the family: "Nonna" for grandmother, "Nonno" for grandfather, "Zio" for uncle, and "Zia" for aunt. Italians might differentiate between relatives on the maternal or paternal sides by adding the relative's first name. I think that some parts of Italy use uncle or aunt for non-relatives, but not from my parent's region, which is Northern Italy.
But in Chinese culture, isn’t it common to refer to people using familial terms such as 'aunt,' 'uncle,' 'grandmother,' and 'grandfather' out of politeness, even when there is no blood relation? It's a way to show respect and acknowledge their status.
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
It's up there with poor subtitles. Luckily, my Chinese is non-existent, but sometimes, the subtitles seem odd.
For example adding - the grandmother, who is Yao Zhi Ming's biological grandmother and a significant figure in their family, has a complex family background. Her son is Yao's father, making Yao her direct descendant.
On the other hand, Mai Cheng Huan's father is her stepson from a different marriage, which means Mai and Yao are not related by blood.
To add to the mix, the grandmother brings Mai and Yao together through business, allowing them to work closely. This helps sustain the family's legacy and deepens Mai and Yao's professional and personal relationships. The outcome is that it kick-starts Mai’s remarkable personal growth and self-discovery journey.
I think the synopsis above needs clarification.