这么新的铅笔盒 给我用 可惜了
“It's so new. It's a waste if I use it.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
你铅笔盒怎么在我书包里
“why is your pencil case in my bag?”
这么新的铅笔盒 给我 用 可惜了
“It's so new. It's a waste if I use it.”
从明天起你就是个小学生了 你要好好学习考上大学
“From tomorrow on, you'll be in primary school. Do your best, and get into college.”
“This is too nice for me; you shouldn't have spent this on me.”
Declaring that a precious item is 'wasted' on oneself is a traditional way to demonstrate modesty, frugality, and gratitude toward a gift.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
what a waste; what a shame
Used colloquially to lament that a fine object or opportunity is not being put to ideal use.
to give to me to use
A common structure expressing that someone has passed down or gifted an item for personal use.
Conveys realization and heightens the evaluative tone of '可惜' (what a pity/waste).