恭喜你啊 什么时候的事啊
“Congratulations. When did it happen?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我和他定亲了
“I'm engaged to him.”
恭喜你啊 什么时候的事 啊
“Congratulations. When did it happen?”
会试之前
“Before the metropolitan examination.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese culture, betrothal (定亲) is a major formal commitment celebrated enthusiastically among close peers.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
congratulations to you
A standard and common way to express congratulations upon hearing good news such as engagements, promotions, or passes.
when did this happen
A colloquial pattern used to casually ask about the timing of a newly revealed event.
Softens the inquiry and expresses friendly enthusiasm and curiosity.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Congratulations. You are 18 years old now.”
“Congratulations.”
“Congratulations. Thank you.”
“When will we go? Do you have time now?”
“congratulations, really.”
“congratulations, really.”
“Congrats. Congrats. ♪ Why don't we move forward and never look back? ♪ You finally made it!”