当地有头有脸的 也都请去了
“Those who having fame and prestige in the local area were invited to the banquet.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
还请了歌舞团去演出
“He even invited a song and dance ensemble to perform there.”
当地 有头有脸 的 也都请去了
“Those who having fame and prestige in the local area were invited to the banquet.”
我说呢
“I wondered”
“You won't believe how big this event was; everyone of high status in town showed up.”
In Chinese social culture, the prestige of an event is directly judged by whether 'people with head and face' (dignitaries) attend to bestow social face upon the host.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
prestigious; having social status and prestige
A common idiom to describe prominent figures or dignitaries in a community.
Marks the completed action of inviting and attending.