李总估计是太忙了 他有空会跟你说的
“Mr. Li is likely busy. He'll tell you later.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
李总没有跟我说过呀
“Mr. Li didn't mention anything to me.”
李总 估计是 太忙了 他 有空 会 跟你说的
“Mr. Li is likely busy. He'll tell you later.”
“Mr. Xiao's team is short-staffed. The project you're taking on”
“Do not take it personally or make a fuss; just go along with the plan.”
In Chinese workplaces, subordinates frequently smooth over oversights made by higher executives ('yuan chang') to maintain hierarchy and prevent awkward confrontation.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
probably / likely is
Useful hedge to present an educated guess diplomatically without making an absolute claim.
to have free time
Everyday phrase denoting availability or spare time.
Emphasizes the excessive degree of being busy ('tai mang le').
Reinforces certainty and assurance regarding future communication ('hui gen ni shuo de').
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“If you have something to say, just say it.”
“Mr. Li, you really are thoughtful.”
“That's a very tactful way of rejecting me, Mr. Li. No, that's not what I meant.”
“If you don't need anything else, I'll attend to other matters.”
“Mr. Li, it's an honor to have you here today.”
“Mr. Li, I'm sorry. Mr. Pei has made it clear.”