就为你妈高兴 来来来 咱们举杯
“So just be happy for your mother. Come on. Cheers.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
灿灿 今天是你妈的生日 全家人在这儿聚
“Can, it's your mother's birthday today. The entire family has gathered to celebrate.”
就为你妈高兴 来来来 咱们 举杯
“So just be happy for your mother. Come on. Cheers.”
生日快乐
“Happy birthday.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese celebratory dinners, initiating a toast is an essential way to express filial piety, honor the guest of honor, and foster lively communal atmosphere.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
raise one's glass / propose a toast
A common phrase used at banquets and celebratory dinners before taking a collective drink.
come on / let's go ahead
A colloquial phrase used to urge people around the table to join in an action like toasting or eating.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“we'll be happy for you.”
“Your Mom is full of pride when she talks about you”
“As long as the two of you are happy, we are happy. Right, Mrs. Luo?”