我 我不是故意说的
“I didn't mean to tell him.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
对不起
“I'm sorry.”
我 我不是 故意 说的
“I didn't mean to tell him.”
你怎么回事
“What's wrong with you?”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Clarifying that a slip of the tongue was non-intentional is crucial in Chinese interpersonal dynamics to prevent minor blunders from escalating into perceived personal disrespect.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
did not mean to / not on purpose
The standard spoken formula to defuse blame after an unintentional mistake or faux pas.
Used at the end of the sentence to reinforce the sincerity and certainty of the denial.