来 小马总 我替她跟您喝
“Young Mr. Ma. I'll drink with you for her.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“We won't be strangers after a drink.”
来 小马总 我 替 她跟您 喝
“Young Mr. Ma. I'll drink with you for her.”
“Leave her alone; drink with me instead so you don't lose face.”
In Chinese banquet culture, drinking on behalf of a colleague (especially a woman or lightweight drinker) is a common protective maneuver, though superiors may see it as an unwelcome intrusion.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
on her behalf, in place of her
Used when substituting for someone in an action, especially toasts or duties.
drink with you (honorific)
Standard banquet phrasing when offering or accepting a respectful toast with a superior.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Young Mr. Ma, these two are my friends.”
“I just met Ma too.”
“Here, Mr. Ma. Watch your step.”
“I'm not making this up. Mr. Ma said it.”
“Mr. Ma, let's do this.”
“Mr. Chen, I'm leaving now.”