祝奶奶长命百岁
“(I hope you live to be a hundred.)”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
谢谢你
“(Thank you.)”
祝奶奶 长命百岁
“(I hope you live to be a hundred.)”
阿姨你们的电话号我记下来了
“I've got your numbers down, ladies.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Wishing elders longevity through fixed idiomatic four-character blessings is a foundational norm of Chinese etiquette.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
live to be a hundred years old; long life
A standard and respectful set phrase used to wish elders good health and longevity.