那就让咱二姨受累了啊
“Then thank her in advance.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“I'll have her read for you both. That's good.”
那就 让咱二姨 受累了 啊
“Then thank her in advance.”
如今这经济形势啊
“The economy now”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Politely phrasing assistance from elder relatives as 'putting them through trouble' shows deference and filial respect while accepting their traditional help.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
go through trouble; be put to work
A polite, traditional northern Chinese idiom used to acknowledge someone doing a favor on your behalf.
our; we
Creates intimacy and shared belonging by treating a relative as belonging to both parties.
Softens the polite acknowledgement and adds an affectionate, casual warmth.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I can also help, Aunt He Lan. Please feel free to call me.”
“Aunt He Lan, why are bringing this up again?”
“Promise me one thing.”
“Incompetent as I was,”
“I do know that I've been bothering you,”
“It's still my fault for being incompetent.”