快过年了嘛 你们平时也辛苦了
“It's almost Chinese New Year. You all work hard year-round.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
快坐 快坐
“Have a seat. Please sit.”
快过年了 嘛 你们平时也 辛苦了
“It's almost Chinese New Year. You all work hard year-round.”
我们那点工作 跟你们的工作那根本没办法比啊
“Our job can't compare to yours at all.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Approaching the Lunar New Year is a prime cultural reason to extend generosity, overlook grievances, and praise others' efforts.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
the New Year is approaching
Often used as a social justification for treating others well, relaxing rules, or being generous.
you usually work so hard as well
A standard courteous remark acknowledging another person's dedication and effort.
Marks the upcoming holiday as an obvious, shared justification for hospitality and warmth.
Denotes an ongoing state of effort that deserves acknowledgment.
