不好意思 我没下去接你们
“Sorry I didn't come down to greet you.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
越越
“Yue.”
不好意思 我没 下去 接你 们
“Sorry I didn't come down to greet you.”
好久不见 好久不见 好久不见
“Long time no see.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Chinese etiquette emphasizes that a considerate host should personally greet guests downstairs or at the entrance; failing to do so calls for a polite customary apology.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
excuse me / sorry
A common, mild apology or polite conversational opener used when one feels slightly remiss in manners.
pick you up / receive you
Standard collocation used by hosts when going to an entrance or station to welcome visitors.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“See? It comes right off.”
“Sorry, I didn't order any alcohol.”
“[Next Episode] Sorry, I'm the president.”
“Sorry, I understand how you feel.”
“Sorry, we're closed for the day.”
“Excuse me. Need to take this.”