我答应负责饭钱就得说到做到
“I promised to cover the food. I must keep my word.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
何有亮今天回家 把所有钱都给拿走了
“He Youliang came home today and took all the money.”
我 答应 负责 饭钱 就得 说到做到
“I promised to cover the food. I must keep my word.”
“Don't tell Bai Shu that. So she won't feel burdened.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Upholding one's word (chengxin) is deeply tied to personal honor in Chinese social relationships, even when it causes personal hardship.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to do what one says; to keep one's word
A very popular set phrase used to emphasize personal credibility and steadfast reliability.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“You really did keep your promise.”
“You really did keep your promise.”
“For food costs, we'll share meals.”
“one rule. If a student treats me, I have to pay.”