李总今天能来 真是太给我面子了
“Mr. Li, it's an honor to have you here today.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
稀客呀
“What a rare guest.”
李总 今天 能来 真是 太 给我面子 了
“Mr. Li, it's an honor to have you here today.”
“How could I miss your charity gala?”
“Your presence here honors me greatly and elevates my event.”
In Chinese social dining and banquets, attending an event hosted by an acquaintance confers social status and shows respect to the host.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to give face / to honor someone by attending or complying
A vital cultural idiom used when someone does you a favor or attends your gathering out of respect.
Marks an intensified change of state reinforcing the high level of appreciation.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Mr. Li, you really are thoughtful.”
“Ms. Li, you're making fun of me.”
“Mr. Li is likely busy. He'll tell you later.”
“If you have something to say, just say it.”
“That's a very tactful way of rejecting me, Mr. Li. No, that's not what I meant.”
“Mr. Li, I'm sorry. Mr. Pei has made it clear.”