一言为定 驷马难追 干 干了
“It's a deal. Deal! -Cheers! -Cheers!”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
来
“Come on!”
一言为定 驷马难追 干 干了
“It's a deal. Deal! -Cheers! -Cheers!”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese culture, concluding an agreement over an alcoholic toast (干杯/干了) serves as an informal yet powerful ritual of trust and mutual commitment.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
that settles it; it's a deal
A common idiom used to finalize an agreement or promise with someone.
a promise that cannot be retracted once made
Frequently paired with '一言既出' or '一言为定' to emphasize irrevocable commitment.
bottoms up; drain the glass
Everyday drinking expression indicating that the speaker will drink their entire glass.
Marks the completion of the action and signals immediate commitment to drinking the cup.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Deal. Deal.”
“A gentleman's word is his bond. And I've said before,”
“It's settled. See you there.”