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“Do you think my marriage proposal”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
太奶 太奶
“Great-grandma!”
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“Do you think my marriage proposal”
能成不
“will work out?”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Traditional Chinese courtship heavily emphasizes consulting and gaining the blessings of the highest living generation in the family line.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to make a formal marriage proposal
Traditional term used when formalizing marriage arrangements between families, especially involving senior elders.
what do you think; in your opinion
A polite, respectful opening used to defer to a superior or elder's judgment.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“That doesn't mean you need to come propose.”
“He didn't say he would propose.”
“as to ask you to act as matchmaker?”
“As soon as I'm back, I'll propose.”
“That's asking for her hand.”
“I must decide my own marriage.”