长辈入座次序 Seating Order for Elders zhǎngbèi rù zuò cìxù

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

孙子:奶奶,您坐这里吧,这是最好的位置。
奶奶:哎,好好好,谢谢你,孙子。
爸爸:爸妈,你们坐这儿,方便照顾你们。
妈妈:谢谢儿子,你真孝顺。
孙子:对了,奶奶,您想吃什么?我帮您点菜。

拼音

sūn zi: nǎinai, nín zuò zhèli ba, zhè shì zuì hǎo de wèizhì.
nǎinai: āi, hǎo hǎo hǎo, xiè xie nǐ, sūn zi.
bàba: bà ma, nǐmen zuò zhèr, fāngbiàn zhàogù nǐmen.
māma: xièxie érzi, nǐ zhēn xiàoshùn.
sūn zi: duì le, nǎinai, nín xiǎng chī shénme? wǒ bāng nín diǎn cài.

English

Grandson: Grandma, you sit here, this is the best seat.
Grandma: Oh, okay, thank you, grandson.
Dad: Mom and Dad, you sit here, it's convenient to take care of you.
Mom: Thank you, son, you're so filial.
Grandson: By the way, Grandma, what would you like to eat? I'll order for you.

Common Phrases

请您入座

qǐng nín rù zuò

Please take a seat

Cultural Background

中文

在中国传统文化中,长辈优先入座,体现了尊老爱幼的传统美德。

通常,家庭聚餐中,长辈会坐在主位或方便照顾的位置。

在正式场合,入座次序通常会由主人安排。

拼音

zài zhōngguó chuántǒng wénhuà zhōng, zhǎngbèi yōuxiān rù zuò, tǐxiàn le zūn lǎo ài yòu de chuántǒng měidé。

tōngcháng, jiātíng jùcān zhōng, zhǎngbèi huì zuò zài zhǔ wèi huò fāngbiàn zhàogù de wèizhì。

zài zhèngshì chǎnghé, rù zuò cìxù tōngcháng huì yóu zhǔrén ānpái。

English

In traditional Chinese culture, elders are given priority when it comes to seating, reflecting the traditional virtues of respecting the elderly and loving the young.

Typically, in family gatherings, elders will sit in the main seat or a convenient place for care.

In formal settings, the seating order is usually arranged by the host.

Advanced Expressions

中文

“这边请,这是最好的位置,方便照顾您。”

“您先请坐,我帮您把餐具摆好。”

“这个位置视野最好,您看怎么样?”

拼音

zhèbiān qǐng, zhè shì zuì hǎo de wèizhì, fāngbiàn zhàogù nín。

nín xiān qǐng zuò, wǒ bāng nín bǎ cānjù bǎi hǎo。

zhège wèizhì shìyě zuì hǎo, nín kàn zěnmeyàng?

English

"This way, please. This is the best seat, it's convenient to take care of you."

"Please sit down first, I'll help you set the tableware."

"This seat has the best view, what do you think?"

Cultural Taboos

中文

不要随意安排长辈的座位,要征求他们的意见。

拼音

bú yào suíyì ānpái zhǎngbèi de zuòwèi, yào zhēngqiú tāmen de yìjiàn。

English

Don't arrange the seats for elders casually, ask for their opinions.

Key Points

中文

根据长辈的年龄和身体状况选择合适的座位。

拼音

gēnjù zhǎngbèi de niánlíng hé shēntǐ zhuàngkuàng xuǎnzé héshì de zuòwèi。

English

Choose a suitable seat for elders according to their age and physical condition.

Practice Tips

中文

多练习不同场景下的表达方式。

模拟实际情境进行练习,提高反应速度和表达能力。

可以和朋友或家人一起练习,互相纠正错误。

拼音

duō liànxí bùtóng chǎngjǐng xià de biǎodá fāngshì。

mōnǐ shíjì qíngjìng jìnxíng liànxí, tígāo fǎnyìng sùdù hé biǎodá nénglì。

kěyǐ hé péngyou huò jiārén yīqǐ liànxí, hùxiāng jiūzhèng cuòwù。

English

Practice different expressions in different scenarios.

Practice in real-life situations to improve your reaction speed and expression ability.

You can practice with friends or family and correct each other's mistakes.