办之前问你来几桌
“You said you needed a table to host your guests.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
老头
“Some old guy?”
办之前 问你来 几桌
“You said you needed a table to host your guests.”
“You said you needed a table to host your guests. I don't care about the numbers, but not a single person showed up?”
“You mislead me about the numbers beforehand, so do not complain now.”
In Chinese celebratory banquets, hospitality logistics and financial budgets are measured by the number of round tables (typically 10 people per table).
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
before hosting/arranging (the event)
A colloquial abbreviation for 'before organizing or holding an event like a banquet or wedding'.
how many tables (of guests) will come
Standard measurement in Chinese dining culture where guest attendance is counted by tables rather than individual heads.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“how many days are you staying here?”
“We need more hands!”
“Why don't you ask if they're free first? Well, if tomorrow doesn't work, then another day.”
“That way, next time I come, I can book ahead with you, okay? Sure.”
“You're early. What day is it today?”
“I only notified a few of you. Who else is coming?”