就我这儿当年生意一般 她帮我支过招
“My business was just average back then, but she gave me some advice,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
人家现在是大老板喽 她还拿过建筑奖 可厉害了
“She's a big boss now. She even won an architectural award. She's really amazing.”
就我这儿当年生意一般 她帮我 支过招
“My business was just average back then, but she gave me some advice,”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Chinese interpersonal bonds are strengthened by remembering past favors (支招) and speaking highly of the benefactor's competence long after achieving success.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
offer advice; give tips
A very common colloquial term meaning to come up with clever, practical suggestions or workarounds.
back in those days; in those years
Used to introduce nostalgic recollections of a specific past period.
