来 但是实话实说啊
“Come. But to tell the truth,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
没什么好菜 将就点吃
“There's no good dish, just make do with it.”
来 但是 实话实说 啊
“Come. But to tell the truth,”
这已经 比我们在赣西南打游击的时候
“this is already much better than the conditions”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Hosts traditionally downplay the meal while guests counter by praising the food or contrasting it with past hardships.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to speak frankly / to tell the truth
Used as a conversational preface when sharing a candid observation or appraisal.
Softens the transition and catches the listener's attention before stating an opinion.