那块表得值多少钱
“How much is that watch worth?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
表是老廖的 几年前在国外买的
“The watch is his. He bought it abroad years ago.”
那块表得 值多少钱
“How much is that watch worth?”
那个品牌和款式
“Given the brand and style,”
“That watch looks really expensive; just how wealthy is he?”
In Chinese social interactions, noticing and evaluating branded watches or cars is a common subtle way to assess an individual's financial standing and taste.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
how much is it worth
Standard spoken phrase to ask about the market or inherent value of an item.
must be worth at least
The auxiliary verb '得' (děi) here indicates a strong estimate or necessity regarding minimum value.