你们都一块见家长了
“You've even met each other's parents.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
还那样儿呗
“Same as before.”
你们都 一块 见家长 了
“You've even met each other's parents.”
怎么还冷战啊
“Why are you still cold to each other?”
“You are basically engaged, so why are you two still acting like immature teenagers?”
In Chinese culture, 'jian jiachang' is not merely an introductory meal; it formalizes the couple's relationship before both extended families and strongly signals matrimonial intention.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to meet the parents (of one's partner)
A major milestone in Chinese dating indicating that a relationship has transitioned from casual dating to serious intent toward marriage.
already together; even jointly
Emphasizes that both parties participated together in an advanced action or event.
Indicates the completion of a major milestone event, serving as the basis for the speaker's astonishment.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“To think that I met your parents right after our first encounter.”
“It has no difference from meeting parents. Right.”
“Get the parents of the three of you to the school.”
“That was to meet your dad.”
“We've met at parent-teacher meetings.”
“We will be a family from now on, right?”