我不是怕他们 利用这个事为难你吗
“I was worried they'd use it against you.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“They have a few chat groups. What does Zeng Zixuan have to do with this?”
我不是 怕他们 利用 这个 事 为难你 吗
“I was worried they'd use it against you.”
“You know these people start blabbering when they drink.”
“Don't blame me for getting involved; I only did it to watch your back.”
In close Chinese relationships, friends and partners frequently step in to shield each other from losing face or being harassed during social gatherings.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
take advantage of this matter
Commonly used to describe someone exploiting a situation for ulterior motives.
make things difficult for you; put you on the spot
Use this phrase when discussing people creating social pressure or awkwardness for someone.
Softens the rhetorical question into an explanatory justification seeking the listener's understanding.
