你看你这孩子 又破费
“Look at you, you really didn't need to buy all these.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
身体健康
“and good health.”
你看你这孩子 又破费
“Look at you, you really didn't need to buy all these.”
你去年过年
“I still haven't finished”
“Thank you so much for the thoughtful gift, but please don't feel obligated to waste your hard-earned money on me.”
When receiving gifts, Chinese elders routinely scold the giver for 'wasting money' to demonstrate modesty and unselfish care rather than greed.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
Look at you, child! (affectionate chiding)
A classic spoken expression used by Chinese elders to express affectionate exasperation or gratitude toward younger relatives/juniors.
to spend money; to go to expense (for someone)
A polite, standard social formula used to thank someone for bringing a gift or treating you to a meal.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Oh my dear, why did you buy so many things?”
“Thank you. I'm glad you could come.”
“Thanks for your kindness.”