你为什么都不敢去见警察
“why didn't you go to the police?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
那蕾蕾出事了
“Then, when something happened to Leilei,”
你 为什么 都不敢 去见 警察
“why didn't you go to the police?”
你知道
“You know,”
“You must be hiding something or feel guilty, otherwise why would you avoid the police?”
In Chinese society, an ordinary person typically cooperates with or contacts the police proactively when a loved one is in trouble. Being afraid to face the police is almost universally interpreted as having a guilty conscience, hiding guilt, or being implicated in illegal activities.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
used to question why someone does not even dare to do something basic or expected, conveying strong suspicion or condemnation
Used in spoken Chinese to challenge abnormal behavior with strong emphasis, frequently appearing in conflicts or confrontations.
to meet with an accident, mishap, or misfortune
A high-frequency colloquial expression, often serving as a euphemism for serious trouble, physical injury, or legal violations.
