抽烟吗 一三八
“Do you smoke? 138.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
一三七
“137.”
抽烟吗 一三八
“Do you smoke? 138.”
一三九
“139.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Offering cigarettes is a common social icebreaker and sign of friendliness among men in working-class or outdoor environments in China.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to smoke a cigarette
A fundamental daily phrase often used in China when offering cigarettes as a social lubricant.
Transforms the statement into a direct yes-no question.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“quit smoking. I smelled smoke”
“Even though I quit smoking years ago, I still understand a smoker's mindset.”
“Yes. He often comes to buy cigarettes. When did he buy cigarettes from you last time?”
“If you really want a cigarette... I don't.”
“He has a lung condition. Why would he be smoking?”
“But he has a lung disease. Why would he be smoking?”