我不知道是得罪了 哪位大领导
“if I offended any important leader?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“and I'm not very familiar with social rules. Can you tell me”
我不知道 是 得罪了 哪位 大领导
“if I offended any important leader?”
我好不容易进这个决赛 也不想死得不明不白的
“I worked so hard to reach this final. I don't want to fail for no reason.”
“Someone powerful is intentionally blocking me, so just tell me who it is.”
In Chinese institutional culture, career setbacks often stem from invisible political friction rather than lack of skill, making knowing whom one offended a critical survival tactic.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
offended or stepped on the toes of someone
Commonly used in interpersonal and workplace contexts when acknowledging or fearing social friction with a superior.
high-ranking executive or big boss
Used colloquially to refer to senior management, often carrying a slightly apprehensive or sarcastic nuance.
