那你们先吃吧 我就先走了
“You guys eat. I've got to go.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
肚子有点疼
“My belly aches.”
那你们 先吃吧 我 就先走了
“You guys eat. I've got to go.”
“It took you so much time to make the breakfast. Eat before you leave. No.”
“Please do not wait for me or make a fuss, I really need to get out of here right now.”
In Chinese communal dining, walking away before others have finished requires giving a polite face-saving excuse and actively inviting others to continue enjoying the food.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
go ahead and eat first
A polite phrase used when excusing oneself from a meal or urging others not to wait.
heading out first
A standard spoken convention to announce one's departure before the rest of the group.
Softens the imperative suggestion to the others to eat without them.
Indicates an imminent change of state and decision to leave.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“We're leaving first! You stay.”
“Enjoy your food. I'm heading out.”
“Enjoy your meal. I have to go.”
“I need to work overtime. Please enjoy your meal.”