But eating for the Chinese is more than a biological necessity; it is a way of cement ing social bonds. Weddings, funerals, religious sacrifices, business meetings, and friendly get-togethers all call for a meal. Added up, the expense in time and money is enormous.
吃不但是生活必須，也是中國人建立人際關係的方法，像結婚、彌月、作壽、喪事、接風、送行及各種祭祀儀式，甚至應酬、做生意都要吃上一頓，在吃方面所花的時間、金錢十分驚人。