长大了 想干什么呀？
“What do you want to do when you grow up?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
佩仪 师父问你
“Peiyi, let me ask you.”
长大了 想干什么 呀？
“What do you want to do when you grow up?”
想查案
“I want to investigate cases.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese culture, elders or masters frequently ask children about their future dreams to test their character, ambition, and filial mindset.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
when you grow up / upon growing up
A very common temporal marker used when talking to children about future plans.
what do you want to do
A casual spoken way to ask about someone's desires, plans, or future career choices.
Softens the interrogative tone to sound warm, playful, and friendly toward a child.
