我听说后厨几个老伙计
“I heard several old hands in the kitchen”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
现在儿子当老板了
“Now the son is the boss.”
我听说 后厨几个 老伙计
“I heard several old hands in the kitchen”
也都被换掉了
“have been replaced too.”
“The new boss is cleaning house and showing no respect for the loyal veterans.”
In Chinese family businesses, when the younger generation takes over, replacing 'old guard' employees who were loyal to the parents is often seen as a ruthless violation of renqing (human sentiment and loyalty).
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to hear (that); rumor has it
Use at the beginning of a sentence to introduce secondhand information or gossip without taking full responsibility for its accuracy.
back kitchen (of a restaurant)
Specifically refers to the professional kitchen area in a restaurant or canteen, as opposed to a home kitchen.
old buddy; long-time colleague or staff member
An affectionate, informal term for veteran coworkers or old friends who have worked together for a long time.
