《Love Story in the 1970s》 S1·E18 (21:54)
HSK 3
wǒ xiǎng xiān jiǎng liǎng jù
我想先讲两句
“I have something to say.”
《Love Story in the 1970s》
S1·E18
TIMECODE: 21:54
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1080P MASTER AUDIO
THE DIALOGUE REEL
[-1] PREVIOUS TURN
chī fàn zhī qián ne
吃饭之前呢
“Before we dig in,”
wǒ xiǎng xiān jiǎng liǎng jù
CURRENT FOCUS
我想 先讲两句
“I have something to say.”
[+1] FOLLOW-UP TURN
mā
妈
“Mom.”
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Scene:
Dining & Food
Function:
CLAIMING THE FLOOR
Tone:
EARNEST AND FORMAL
Emotion:
ANTICIPATION
WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN (PRAGMATIC SUBTEXT)
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
💡 Cultural Insight: Table Speeches (饭前讲话)
In Chinese gatherings, elders or hosts frequently say a few words of blessing, summary, or direction before eating commences, setting a solemn yet celebratory tone.
INTENT TAGS:
#initiating
#floor_claiming
#formality
#announcing
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2 CHUNKS · 0 PARTICLES
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
讲两句
SPOKEN CHUNK
to say a few words; to make a brief speech
A very standard modesty formula used in banquets, meetings, or family dinners before making a toast or speech.
想先
SPOKEN CHUNK
would like to... first
Useful for politely expressing an intention to do something ahead of the planned group sequence.
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1 EXPR · 0 GRAMMAR
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
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