怎么那么大霉味啊
“Why is there such a strong moldy smell?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
闻到了呀
“Yes.”
怎么那么 大 霉味 啊
“Why is there such a strong moldy smell?”
不知道啊
“You don't know about it?”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Native speakers frequently use rhetorical 'zenme name' questions not to seek factual answers, but to vent mild discomfort and seek solidarity from peers.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
why so / how come it is so
A common spoken structure used to express surprise, bewilderment, or dissatisfaction about an excessive degree.
musty odor / mildew smell
Used specifically to describe the smell of damp, moldy, or unventilated spaces.
Adds an exclamatory and complaining mood to the rhetorical question.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“What a strong whiff of jealousy!”
“The smell here is really bad.”
“That musky, foul stench—”
“Is it the stench of smoke? Doesn't seem like it. I can't put my finger on it.”
“why is there such a heavy smell of corpses?”
“What a wonderful smell.”