主要是县里太抠了 那肉够不够啊 我们家管够
“The main problem is the county government is too stingy. Is there enough meat? We have plenty in our house.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
就近三个小时 开到无人区 不还是要一天吗
“Only 3 hours closer. Driving into the Uninhabited Zone still takes a whole day.”
主 要是 县里 太抠了 那肉够 不够 啊 我们家 管够
“The main problem is the county government is too stingy. Is there enough meat? We have plenty in our house.”
“Anyway, Mrs. Zhang’s hospital doesn’t pay salaries. They only pay in meat.”
“Don't hold back or worry about supplies; we have plenty of meat here to take good care of you.”
In Chinese host culture, especially in pastoral or northern communities, assuring guests that food 'is guaranteed enough' reflects deep sincerity, warmth, and face-honoring hospitality.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
guaranteed to be enough; plenty to go around
A highly colloquial Northern expression showing generous hospitality regarding food or drink.
too stingy; extremely cheap
Informal slang used to criticize someone or an organization for being overly tightfisted.
Softens the inquiry about whether there is enough food, adding friendly warmth.
Emphasizes the excessive extent of the county's stinginess.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“He handles meals. You'll eat well.”
“can our county satisfy him?”
“The meat is cooked.”
“They contain vegetables and meat and fill the stomach.”
“Have some meat. Thank you, Dad.”
“They provide food and lodging. Isn't that good? Yeah.”