不好意思 也没什么可招待你们的
“Sorry, there's not much to offer you.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
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“Well...”
不好意思 也 没什么可招待 你们 的
“Sorry, there's not much to offer you.”
不用 不用 不用 瓜子 不用 不用 不用
“No need. Sunflower seeds? No need.”
“Make yourselves at home; please forgive my humble hospitality.”
Chinese hosts traditionally downplay whatever food or tea they provide to show modesty and respect toward their guests.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
sorry / pardon me
Used here as a courteous social opening to express polite self-effacement.
there is nothing good enough to entertain you with
A quintessential host formula in Chinese etiquette used when offering snacks or tea.
Emphasizes the descriptive qualification of having modest hospitality.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I just don't know if the county is available to host them.”
“I'm sorry. Enjoy yourselves. Tell me if you need anything.”
“I feel embarrassed. It's fine. I'm happy to help.”
“Sorry, could you wait just a moment?”