这是我以前饭店的老伙计 没想到还活着
“This is an old colleague from my former restaurant. I didn't expect him to still be alive.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
夫人
“Madam.”
这 是我 以前 饭店 的 老伙计 没想到 还活着
“This is an old colleague from my former restaurant. I didn't expect him to still be alive.”
万福
“Wanfu.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Historically, '伙计' referred to shop hands or assistants who formed close, enduring bonds with shop owners that often transcended simple employment.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
old coworker / longtime partner / old chap
An affectionate term for a trusted, long-standing colleague or employee, especially in traditional commerce.
did not expect / unexpectedly
Standard conversational phrase introducing surprising or unexpected events.
