就是咸了点 有的吃就不错了 你还挑上了
“It's just a little salty. You should be glad you've got this at all. Don't be picky.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
怎么样 好吃吗
“How is it? Is it good?”
就是 咸了点 有的吃就不错了 你还挑上了
“It's just a little salty. You should be glad you've got this at all. Don't be picky.”
等会儿
“Wait a minute.”
“Don't complain about the food when we are lucky to have anything at all.”
Chinese domestic values traditionally frown upon pickiness regarding food, emphasizing contentment and frugality.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
be glad we have anything to eat at all
A common colloquial phrase used to suppress complaints and emphasize gratitude for basic sustenance.
started being fussy / acting picky
Used playfully or critically when someone starts criticizing small flaws in food or conditions.
Marks an excessive degree in '咸了点' and the onset of a demanding attitude in '挑上了'.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“It's good. This way, it's not greasy at all.”
“Pickles aren't nutritious.”
“Eat up. It's really good.”
“Eating so much at this hour.”
“It won't taste good when it's cold. Besides, he doesn't eat spicy food.”
“This is perfect for ladies. Hardly any oil at all. This one's good.”