问问顾姑娘有没有得空
“and ask if Miss Gu is available.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
你去一趟顾家
“Go to the Gu family”
问问 顾姑娘 有没有得空
“and ask if Miss Gu is available.”
是
“Yes, My Lord.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In traditional Chinese society, masters commonly sent attendants ahead to discreetly check social availability before scheduling an official visit or social encounter.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to ask; to inquire briefly
A reduplicated verb used in spoken Chinese to soften an action or make a request sound light and casual.
to have free time; to be available
A polite, slightly traditional or northern colloquial way to ask if someone is free.