我看看这什么礼物
“Let me see what it is.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
准备生日礼物
“But she didn't forget to prepare a birthday gift for you.”
我看看 这 什么礼物
“Let me see what it is.”
“This has our contact information.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
While traditional Chinese etiquette discouraged opening gifts in front of the giver to avoid appearing greedy, among younger generations and close friends it is now common to inspect gifts immediately to show enthusiasm.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
let me see / let me take a look
Reduplication of the verb 'kan' (to look) makes the action sound casual, brief, and friendly.
what kind of ... is this
Omits the verb 'shi' (is) in fast, natural speech to express immediate curiosity about an object in front of the speaker.
