应该是我给您拜年
“I should be the one wishing you well.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
别别
“It's not that.”
应该是 我 给您拜年
“I should be the one wishing you well.”
“You shouldn't lower yourself to greet me first; as the junior party, that is my duty.”
In Chinese etiquette, juniors or hosts should initiate greetings; accepting a New Year greeting from an elder without reciprocating creates social discomfort.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to pay New Year respects to you
Standard respectful phrase used during Spring Festival toward elders, superiors, or valued acquaintances.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“didn't he go pay you a visit?”
“(The reason I called so late) (to wish you a happy new year)”
“to visit you first for the New Year.”
“let me wish your parents a happy New Year too.”
“I am celebrating at home.”
“Today is the Chinese New Year!”