今日前来是有事情想与你商议
“I came today to discuss something with you.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
樊都尉
“Commandant Fan,”
今日前来是 有事 情 想与 你商议
“I came today to discuss something with you.”
那个赘婿讨厌
“That matrilocal husband is annoying,”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In traditional Chinese culture, stating one's purpose respectfully with balanced phrasing shows proper decorum before addressing sensitive business.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
have matters to discuss with you
A highly polite, formal phrase used to request a consultation or meeting.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I want to discuss something with you.”
“I want to discuss something with you.”
“I'd like to discuss something with you.”
“I need to talk to you about my past.”
“We'll meet here to talk from now on.”
“I came today to discuss something else with you.”
“I thought we were here for business today.”
“I came here for serious business today”
“You promised to go to the office today.”
“There's something else I need to discuss with you.”