我们正要过去呢 谁能想到在这儿
“We were just heading over. Who would've thought”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
不是 这是我当事人 我们约了执行局两点半见面
“Wait, he's my client. We have a meeting at 14:30 at the Enforcement Department.”
我们 正要 过去呢 谁能想到 在这 儿
“We were just heading over. Who would've thought”
碰到您了 明白
“I'd bump into you here? I see.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
When unexpectedly bumping into someone you had an appointment with, Chinese speakers often proactively clarify that they were already en route to show punctuality and sincerity.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
just about to
Used right before a verb to indicate that an action was about to take place immediately.
who would have thought
A common rhetorical expression used to express genuine surprise at an unexpected coincidence or event.
Emphasizes the ongoing state or immediate intention of being about to do something.
