看看人家 跟人家学习学习 是不是 恭喜 恭喜啊
“See that? Learn from him, alright? Congratulations!”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
一点心意呀
“The opening red packets. Just a little token.”
看看人家 跟人家 学习学习 是不是 恭喜 恭喜啊
“See that? Learn from him, alright? Congratulations!”
广东人就是讲究啊
“Cantonese folks know their stuff.”
“You really know proper etiquette, and we should all take notes on how polite you are.”
Saying 'learn from them' in social gift-giving acknowledges the giver's observance of proper social manners ('jiangjiu'), paying back the gift with public recognition and face.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
look at them / take a look at how others do it
Common spoken phrase used to set someone up as an example of good behavior or success.
to learn from; to take a leaf out of someone's book
Reduplication softens the tone into a polite, modest compliment about adopting someone else's good manners.
Enhances the warmth, sincerity, and enthusiasm of the celebratory congratulations.
