你别光吃不干活啊 搭把手行不
“Stop eating. Will you help us?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Keep it for yourself. My life is plenty sweet.”
你别光吃 不干活 啊 搭把手 行不
“Stop eating. Will you help us?”
“Have you ever seen a boss work? Don't be cocky.”
“Stop slacking off while I do everything—get up and help me right now!”
In close Chinese social circles, sitting idly while others labor is considered impolite, prompting direct yet affectionate teasing to enforce mutual help.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
only eating without doing any work; being a freeloader
A vivid colloquial idiom used to tease or scold someone who enjoys benefits without contributing effort.
lend a hand; give some help
A very common informal chunk used to ask someone for quick physical assistance.
Softens the blunt scolding and adds urgency to the spoken reminder.