家庭聚餐 Family Dinner jiā tíng jù cān

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

奶奶：今天我们来吃火锅吧，大家都喜欢吃什么菜？
妈妈：我喜欢吃毛肚和鸭肠，还有虾滑。
爸爸：我比较喜欢吃牛肉和蔬菜，茼蒿和白菜。
女儿：我喜欢吃丸子，各种各样的丸子！
儿子：嗯，我也喜欢吃丸子，还有土豆片。
奶奶：好，那我们就点这些，再加个菌菇拼盘吧，营养丰富。

拼音

nǎinai：jīntiān wǒmen lái chī huǒguō ba，dàjiā dōu xǐhuan chī shénme cài？
māma：wǒ xǐhuan chī máodù hé yācháng，háiyǒu xiā huá。
bàba：wǒ bǐjiào xǐhuan chī niúròu hé shūcài，tónghāo hé báicài。
nǚ'ér：wǒ xǐhuan chī wánzi，gè zhǒng gè yàng de wánzi！
érzi：én，wǒ yě xǐhuan chī wánzi，háiyǒu tǔdòupiàn。
nǎinai：hǎo，nà wǒmen jiù diǎn zhèxiē，zài jiā gè jūngū pǐnpán ba，yíngyǎng fēngfù。

English

Grandma: Let's have hotpot today. What dishes do you all like?
Mom: I like hairy belly and duck intestines, and shrimp balls.
Dad: I prefer beef and vegetables, chrysanthemum greens and Chinese cabbage.
Daughter: I like meatballs, all kinds of meatballs!
Son: Yeah, I like meatballs too, and potato slices.
Grandma: Okay, let's order these, and add a mushroom platter, it's nutritious.

Common Phrases

家庭聚餐

jiā tíng jù cān

Family Dinner

Cultural Background

中文

家庭聚餐在中国文化中非常重要，通常是表达家庭成员之间亲情和联系的方式。 聚餐场合较为随意，但长辈通常会主动点菜，体现对晚辈的关照。 餐桌礼仪较为灵活，但注意不要发出过大的声响，避免挑食。 长幼有序，长辈先动筷子，晚辈才能动筷子，要尊重长辈。

拼音

jiā tíng jù cān zài zhōng guó wénhuà zhōng fēi cháng zhòng yào，tōng cháng shì biǎo dá jiā tíng chéng yuán zhī jiān qīn qíng hé lián xì de fāng shì。 jù cān chǎng hé jiao wéi suí yì，dàn zhǎng bèi tōng cháng huì zhǔ dòng diǎn cài，tǐ xiàn duì wǎn bèi de guān zhào。 cān zhuō lǐyí jiao wéi líng huó，dàn zhùyì bù yào fā chū guò dà de shēng xiǎng，bìmiǎn tiāo shí。 zhǎng yòu yǒu xù，zhǎng bèi xiān dòng kuài zi，wǎn bèi cáinéng dòng kuài zi，yào zūn zhòng zhǎng bèi。

English

Family dinners are very important in Chinese culture, usually expressing family affection and connection. The gathering is relatively casual, but the elders usually take the initiative to order food, showing care for the younger generation. Table manners are relatively flexible, but pay attention to not making too much noise, and avoid being picky eaters. Elders are served first, and younger generations can start eating after the elders have started, respecting elders.

Advanced Expressions

中文

这道菜做得真不错，色香味俱全。

这家餐厅的氛围很不错，很适合家庭聚餐。

感谢大家的到来，让我们一起享受这美好的夜晚。

拼音

zhè dào cài zuò de zhēn bù cuò，sè xiāng wèi jù quán。

zhè jiā cāntīng de fēn wéi hěn bù cuò，hěn shìhé jiā tíng jù cān。

gǎnxiè dàjiā de dàolái，ràng wǒmen yīqǐ xiǎngshòu zhè měihǎo de yèwǎn。

English

This dish is really well-made, it's a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate.

The atmosphere in this restaurant is very nice, perfect for a family dinner.

Thank you all for coming, let's enjoy this wonderful night together.

Cultural Taboos

中文

避免在长辈面前大声喧哗或发表不当言论，用餐时注意用餐礼仪，不要挑食或浪费食物。

拼音

bìmiǎn zài zhǎngbèi miànqián dàshēng xuānhuá huò fābiao bùdàng yánlùn，yòngcān shí zhùyì yòngcān lǐyí，bù yào tiāoshí huò làngfèi shíwù。

English

Avoid loud noises or inappropriate remarks in front of elders. Pay attention to table manners while eating, avoid being picky or wasting food.

Key Points

中文

家庭聚餐适合所有年龄段的人，但需要注意的是，要根据不同年龄段的人的口味和喜好来选择菜品，并注意餐桌礼仪。

拼音

jiā tíng jù cān shìhé suǒyǒu niánlíng duàn de rén，dàn zhùyì de shì，yào gēnjù bùtóng niánlíng duàn de rén de kǒuwèi hé xǐhào lái xuǎnzé càipǐn，bìng zhùyì cānzhuō lǐyí。

English

Family dinners are suitable for all ages, but it's important to choose dishes according to the tastes and preferences of different age groups, and pay attention to table manners.

Practice Tips

中文

多练习一些常用的点餐用语和餐桌礼仪，例如：'请问有什么推荐的菜吗？' '这道菜多少钱？' '请再来一碗饭。'等。 可以和家人一起模拟家庭聚餐的场景，练习对话，提高实际运用能力。 观察长辈用餐习惯，学习他们的餐桌礼仪。

拼音

duō liànxí yīxiē chángyòng de diǎncān yòngyǔ hé cānzhuō lǐyí，lìrú：'qǐngwèn yǒu shénme tuījiàn de cài ma？' 'zhè dào cài duōshao qián？' 'qǐng zàilái yī wǎn fàn。' děng。 kěyǐ hé jiārén yīqǐ mǒnǐ jiātíng jùcān de chǎngjǐng，liànxí duìhuà，tígāo shíjì yòngyùn nénglì。 guānchá zhǎngbèi yòngcān xíguàn，xuéxí tāmen de cānzhuō lǐyí。

English

Practice common ordering phrases and table manners, such as: 'Do you have any recommendations? ' 'How much is this dish? ' 'Please give me another bowl of rice.' etc. You can simulate a family dinner scene with your family, practice conversations, and improve practical application skills. Observe the dining habits of elders, and learn their table manners.