你看我这菜都凉了
“The food is getting cold.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
你爸怎么还不回来呀
“Why isn't your dad back yet?”
你看 我这 菜都凉了
“The food is getting cold.”
“He is so late that dinner is ruined, so we need to track him down right now.”
Serving freshly cooked hot food is a hallmark of domestic care in Chinese culture; letting hot dishes go cold signifies a disruption in routine and is often cause for concern.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
the dishes have gone cold already
A common domestic complaint signifying that dinner has been waiting far too long for a tardy family member.
Indicates a completed change of state regarding the temperature of the food, highlighting the passing of time.