也不知道他们 爱不爱吃啊 肯定没吃过
“if they will like these sour radish and pork dumplings. They've probably never had them before.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
那俩是城里人 这酸萝卜猪肉馅儿饺子
“Those two are city folks. I wonder”
也不知道 他们 爱不爱吃 啊 肯定 没吃过
“if they will like these sour radish and pork dumplings. They've probably never had them before.”
正好尝尝鲜
“Let them try something new.”
“I hope they appreciate this rustic specialty instead of finding it unpalatable.”
Hosts often worry whether rustic culinary specialties will suit the sophisticated tastes of guests coming from larger cities.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
not sure / wonder if
A natural spoken phrase used at the start of a clause to express mild doubt or wonder.
whether one likes to eat (something)
Affirmative-negative question pattern used to ponder someone's food preferences.
definitely haven't
Expresses strong subjective certainty about something not having occurred.
Softens the wondering statement, adding a lingering and thoughtful tone.
