不能走 不能走 这大过年的 来都来了
“You can't leave! You can't leave. It's New Year's. Since you're already here,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
不了
“No, thanks.”
不能走 不能走 这 大过年的 来都来了
“You can't leave! You can't leave. It's New Year's. Since you're already here,”
“how can you leave? Besides, you're Xiu's boss. Come on, come in.”
“I won't let you leave so easily during the holidays; it would reflect poorly on my hospitality!”
In Chinese culture, hosts routinely reject a guest's first attempt to leave, using phrases like '来都来了' to display deep warmth and enthusiasm.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
during the New Year holidays
A classic Chinese cultural justification used to urge forgiveness, celebration, or staying together during festive times.
since you're already here anyway
A quintessential Chinese sunk-cost appeal commonly used to persuade someone to stay, eat, or participate.
Indicates completion of arrival in '来都来了', reinforcing the sunk-cost reality.
