儿子说了算 你呀 跟宋叔 到他厨房去看看
“My son has the final say. You follow Uncle Song to his kitchen.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
强哥 看今天点点什么
“Brother Qiang, what should we order today?”
儿子 说了算 你呀 跟宋叔 到他厨房 去看看
“My son has the final say. You follow Uncle Song to his kitchen.”
“Take whatever you want. -Okay, I'll take you there. -Go.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Allowing children to choose the meal publicly showcases parental affection and creates a hospitable, family-centered atmosphere.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to have the final say / call the shots
Widely used in daily spoken Chinese to indicate who holds decision-making power.
Softens the direct address, conveying warmth and affection toward the child.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Then why did he say it was you? How would I know? Go ask him!”
“Please help me. I know. I know. Please get up.”
“Mr. Meng! I finally found you.”
“there are some things I dare not speak carelessly.”
“Well, son, I have something to discuss with you.”
“who makes the call. Sales?”