要不都进来喝口水吧
“Why don't you come inside and have a drink?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
不麻烦
“Not at all.”
要不 都 进来 喝口水 吧
“Why don't you come inside and have a drink?”
正好都到这了 暖和暖和
“Since you're here, come inside and warm up.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Inviting guests in for water or tea even during brief visits is a fundamental courtesy in Chinese social etiquette.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
how about; why not
A common conversational hedge used to soften suggestions or proposals.
have a sip of water; have a drink
A standard Chinese hospitable gesture used to make guests feel comfortable upon arrival.
Softens the invitation from a directive into a gentle suggestion.