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《My Destiny》 S1·E10 (06:44) HSK 4
zǎo jiù tīng shuō bù jí lǎo zuì huì zuò shēng yì wǒ kě dé hǎo hǎo gēn nín

早就听说布吉佬 最会做生意 我可得好好跟您

“I've long heard people from Buji are great at business. I really need to negotiate”

《My Destiny》 S1·E10
TIMECODE: 06:44 · 1080P MASTER AUDIO

THE DIALOGUE REEL

1+1+1 SPOKEN CONTINUITY
[-1] PREVIOUS TURN zuì guān jiàn zū jīn gòu pián yi

“Most importantly, the rent is low.”

zǎo jiù tīng shuō bù jí lǎo zuì huì zuò shēng yì wǒ kě dé hǎo hǎo gēn nín CURRENT FOCUS

早就 听说 布吉佬 最会做生意 我 可得 好好跟您

“I've long heard people from Buji are great at business. I really need to negotiate”

[+1] FOLLOW-UP TURN tán tán jià gé bì jìng bú shì wǒ yí gè rén zhù wǒ dé duì gēn wǒ hé zū de

谈谈价格 毕竟不是我一个人住 我得对跟我合租的

“the price with you. This isn't just for me, after all. I have to take responsibility”

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Scene: Business & Trade
Function: BARGAINING AND FLATTERING
Tone: FLATTERING
WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN (PRAGMATIC SUBTEXT)
“You folks are sharp businessmen, so don't try to overcharge me—let's get down to cutting the price.”
💡 Cultural Insight: Flattery as a negotiation tactic ('dai gao mao')

In everyday Chinese business negotiations, buyers often flatter sellers first by praising their shrewdness and business acumen. This shows respect while strategically creating maneuvering room for subsequent bargaining.

💡 Cultural Insight: 'Buji lao' (regional moniker)

A regional moniker typically referring to locals or merchants doing business in Buji, Shenzhen. The suffix 'lao' refers to an adult male in southern dialects such as Cantonese and Hakka, carrying an affectionate or slightly playful tone depending on the context.

INTENT TAGS: #bargaining #flattery #building rapport #lease negotiation
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LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES

3 CHUNKS · 0 PARTICLES
早就听说 SPOKEN CHUNK

to have heard about someone or something long ago

Often used when meeting someone or starting a conversation, followed by their reputation or strengths to convey politeness and compliment.

会做生意 SPOKEN CHUNK

skilled in business; shrewd in commerce

Used to praise someone's sharp business sense, commercial acumen, or strong negotiation ability.

好好跟…… SPOKEN CHUNK

to engage thoroughly or seriously with someone

Used colloquially to express an earnest attitude, often in contexts of negotiation, discussion, or dealing with someone.

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VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS

5 EXPR · 0 GRAMMAR
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