那你什么时候回来呀 答应好给我做几道硬菜呢
“When are you coming back? You promised to make me a few proper dishes.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“You heard the call, didn't you?”
那 你什么时候 回来 呀 答应 好 给我做 几道 硬菜 呢
“When are you coming back? You promised to make me a few proper dishes.”
“For those dishes of yours, I turned down eight invitations tonight.”
“Hurry home, don't leave me waiting after what you promised.”
In Northern Chinese culinary vernacular, 'ying cai' denotes hearty centerpiece meat dishes that demonstrate hospitality, culinary effort, and special treatment.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
substantial meat dishes / centerpiece dishes
Colloquial term referring to heavy, hearty, and impressive main dishes (usually whole fish, pork trotter, beef) at a dinner table.
explicitly promised / agreed upon
Emphasizes that a mutual commitment was firmly settled beforehand.
Softens the question about return time to avoid sounding interrogative.
Highlights the reminder of the broken or pending promise with mild playfulness.
