可千万别说这么见外的话
“there's no need for such formalities.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
你我之间
“Between us,”
可 千万别说 这么 见外 的话
“there's no need for such formalities.”
这个试试
“Try this on.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese culture, excessive formality between close associates is seen as maintaining emotional distance; asking someone not to be '见外' reaffirms their insider status.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
treating someone like an outsider / acting too formal
Crucial socio-cultural chunk used to urge friends or loved ones to drop ceremonial politeness.
by no means / definitely do not
An earnest emphatic negative imperative used when passionately advising someone against an action.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Don't say that.”
“Please don't say that.”
“never speak to me in this way again.”
“Don't say that.”
“Stop saying that!”
“Please don't say it like that.”