受不起贵人礼
“I don't deserve such honor. I don't deserve it.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我代言正多谢赵大叔
“I'd like to thank you on Yan Zheng's behalf, Mr. Zhao.”
受不起 贵人礼
“I don't deserve such honor. I don't deserve it.”
其实这人
“Actually, he was”
“You are of higher standing than me; please do not lower yourself to thank me so formally.”
In traditional Chinese etiquette, accepting formal bows or elaborate gratitude from social superiors or peers directly is seen as improper, requiring explicit verbal self-lowering.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
cannot bear; unworthy of receiving
Used as a traditional deferential formula to refuse an honor, gift, or bow from someone regarded as superior.
person of noble or distinguished status
An archaic or formal term used to show high deference toward someone of elevated rank or wealth.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Look, Officer Zhu sent a gift before he even arrived.”
“Does he expect me to bow to him?”
“As an envoy, you should not speak of her so lightly.”
“Lord Chen, no formalities.”
“He feared his appearance might be improper and offend protocol,”
“I cannot bear such a heavy accusation.”