你们家江教授 在忙什么呢
“What is Professor Jiang busy with?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
永远都无法确定 我们的推测是不是对的
“we can never be sure if our speculation is right.”
你们家江教授 在忙什么呢
“What is Professor Jiang busy with?”
他在学校上课呢
“He's teaching at school.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Chinese speakers frequently prefix a person's name or title with '你们家' (your family's) to politely acknowledge the close relationship between the listener and that person in friendly conversation.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
your (family's); your spouse
Affectionate or friendly conversational way to refer to someone's family member or partner, showing closeness.
what are you/they busy with?
A very standard, polite conversation starter used to ask about someone's current activities or projects.
Softens the wh-question, conveying friendly curiosity rather than an interrogation.
