还真把咱当卖唱的了
“They really took us for buskers.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
这谁还往鼓套子里头扔钱
“They threw money in a drum bag?”
还真把咱当卖唱的了
“They really took us for buskers.”
九 十
“Nine, ten.”
“How dare they treat us like beggars? We have pride.”
In Chinese culture, being labeled a street singer often historically carried lower social status, clashing with the dignity of genuine artists.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
actually took someone/something for...
A pattern used to express disbelief, indignation, or ridicule when someone completely misinterprets a person's role or status.
street musician or busker (derogatory tone)
Historically carries a derogatory undertone of singing solely to beg for money on the streets.
Emphasizes the completion of an absurd assumption made by the other party.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“You're picking who to sing for!”
“But to be honest, you earned that money from singing.”
“We told you to sell it exactly as you're told.”
“Actually, I'm just a lousy performer.”
“I heard you entertain guests but don't sell yourself.”
“Set the price it says, and sell it how it should be sold.”