这个我早就想当面奉还
“I've long intended to return this to you in person.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
这个我早就想当面奉还
“I've long intended to return this to you in person.”
只是一时忘记了
“I simply forgot for a moment.”
“Don't suspect me; I always intended to give this back to you directly.”
Verbs like 奉还 (fenghuan) elevate the recipient and humble the speaker, essential for diffusing tension in high-stakes social hierarchies.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
return something in person with deep respect
A highly formal, humble collocation where 奉 indicates deference toward the recipient.
have long wanted to...
Commonly used to indicate an intention that was delayed by circumstances or excuses.