你说好不容易约你吃顿饭
“We finally managed to have a meal with you.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
你说好不容易约你吃顿饭
“We finally managed to have a meal with you.”
“We brothers genuinely want to be friends with you.”
“It took so much effort to finally get you out to dinner, so please don't be a buzzkill and give us some face.”
In Chinese culture, hosting someone for a meal is far more than just eating; it is an essential social medium for building trust, deepening relationships, making friends, and discussing business.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
with great difficulty; after much effort or a long wait
A common colloquial adverb often paired with 'cai' or verbs like 'yue' (make an appointment) and 'jian' (meet) to emphasize the preciousness of an opportunity or the difficulty of the process.
to have a meal together
A core medium in Chinese social culture for bonding and discussing matters; 'dun' is the measure word for meals.
