这可是稀罕物啊
“This is a rare thing.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
大米
“Rice.”
这可是 稀罕物 啊
“This is a rare thing.”
玉娇和月明呢
“Where are Yujiao and Yueming?”
“I cannot believe we actually managed to get our hands on this.”
In 20th-century China, everyday staples like white rice were restricted luxuries, making even a small bowl feel like an extraordinary treat.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
this really is / this indeed is
Used to strongly emphasize and validate the truth or special status of something.
a rarity / something scarce and valued
A colloquial noun used for rare or unusual treats, items, or novelties.
Adds emotional resonance and an exclamatory nuance of genuine wonder.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“It's so rare and high-end.”
“A rare piece indeed.”
“This thing is precious.”
“This is an antique, a limited edition.”
“It's a priceless treasure.”
“As if it were a rare treasure.”
“A few years ago, (Chunmei Printery Ltd., GM, Gao Xuemei) this was a novelty, right?”