他这身体吃得消吗
“Can he endure this physically?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
行 那我先走了 咱们回头再约
“Alright. I'll head out first then. Let's meet up again soon.”
他这身体 吃得消吗
“Can he endure this physically?”
“Can his health really take this? I'm worried he might overdo it.”
In Chinese, verbs related to 'chi' (to eat) are frequently used to express tolerance for physical burdens, pain, or stress. Originating from dialects, 'chi de xiao' is widely used in everyday Mandarin to express concern about someone's health, stamina, or workload.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to be able to bear or handle (physical, mental, or financial strain)
A colloquial verb-complement structure, often used in questions or negative forms ('chi bu xiao') to indicate whether one's body or stamina can hold up under pressure.
Used at the end of a yes-no question to ask for information or seek confirmation.
