是托你的福嘞
“I can do so today.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
今天呢
“Thanks to you,”
是 托你的福 嘞
“I can do so today.”
哪里 哪里
“Not at all.”
“You brought us great luck and helped make this turn out well.”
Attributing one's own luck or success to another person (托福) is a quintessential Chinese polite routine that deflects pride and elevates the other person's face.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
thanks to you; thanks to your good fortune
A standard formulaic Chinese courtesy phrase used to show humility and flatter the other party when things go well.
Adds a lively, cheerful, and colloquial warmth to the statement, softening the compliment.