还有个事 我一直想问你呢
“And I've been wondering...”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“and willingly stay in the mud, mixing with a flock of muddy ducks?”
还有个事 我一直 想问 你 呢
“And I've been wondering...”
一个堂堂的芭蕾舞演员
“A ballet dancer of your standing would”
“I'm not done confronting you; explain your disgraceful choices right now.”
Even before delivering sharp criticism, Chinese speakers often use seemingly casual conversational openers to seize the floor.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
there is another matter / by the way
A common colloquial phrase used to introduce a new topic or bring up lingering business.
have always wanted to ask you
Used to preface a question that has been on your mind for a long time.
Indicates an ongoing thought or state of suspense, softening the directness of the question setup.