点这么贵的海鲜干什么
“You didn't need to order such expensive seafood.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
咱们在厂里头 多亏了她的关照 表示表示 行
“We've benefited a lot from her help at the factory. We should thank her. Okay.”
点这么贵 的海鲜 干什么
“You didn't need to order such expensive seafood.”
“You work hard for your money. Be careful with your spending.”
“I appreciate the thought, but you really shouldn't waste your hard-earned money on such an extravagant meal for me.”
In Chinese banquet culture, a guest of honor often protests costly dishes to show modesty and empathy toward the hosts' budget, balancing face and thrift.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
why; what for
Often used in rhetorical questions to express mild objection, disapproval, or concern over someone's actions.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“with someone who can't even afford a full meal.”
“Who says only the seafood is good?”
“my fee is quite high.”
“No wonder the tickets are so expensive.”
“This salt is very expensive.”
“Seafood? Isn't this seafood?”