是不是一股子 食堂老王的味儿
“Tastes like something that would come from Wang of the canteen, right?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
怎么样
“What do you think?”
是不是 一股子 食堂老王的味儿
“Tastes like something that would come from Wang of the canteen, right?”
“He worked hard on this. Don't say that. You finish it then.”
“Be honest, does it just taste like cheap cafeteria food?”
Institutional canteens (食堂) in China are often associated with generic, greasy, or overly utilitarian tastes, commonly referred to affectionately or jokingly as the work of 'Old Wang' (老王).
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
isn't it / wouldn't you say
Used at the beginning of a clause to seek confirmation or soften an observation.
a strong whiff of / a distinct taste of
A vivid colloquial Northern Chinese measure word indicating a strong, noticeable smell, flavor, or aura.
Erhua suffix typical of colloquial spoken Mandarin, adding informal warmth and casualness.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“What is that smell?”
“-Dad, you're so good. -Well, the old fox still has his tricks.”
“Try it. It tastes different from back home.”
“...and wipe them all out.”
“-It stinks. -Seriously. -Why did she call us here? -Who knows?”
“they will definitely smell something. She won't stay here”