就是吴达为了挣份子钱嘛
“Their wedding was just Wu Da's scheme to rake in cash gifts.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
他们结婚其实
“Their wedding was just Wu Da's scheme to rake in cash gifts.”
就是 吴达 为了 挣份子钱 嘛
“Their wedding was just Wu Da's scheme to rake in cash gifts.”
“He sent invitations to everyone, friends or strangers.”
“They aren't getting married out of love; he just wants everyone's gift money.”
Gift money is central to Chinese life-cycle rituals, intended as reciprocal social support. However, sending invitations indiscriminately to profit off acquaintances is heavily looked down upon as bad social etiquette.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
gift money; pooled monetary gift
A crucial cultural term referring to cash gifts given at weddings, births, or funerals by friends and family.
to make money off gift envelopes
A derogatory expression referring to hosting banquets excessively or indiscriminately just to collect monetary gifts.
Marks the stated reason as self-evident and obvious to both parties, adding a dismissive and matter-of-fact tone.
