您这一手虽然有点不太合适
“Master, even though your action was a bit inappropriate,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
师父
“Master, even though your action was a bit inappropriate,”
您 这一手 虽然 有点 不太合适
“Master, even though your action was a bit inappropriate,”
“it did uncover many new clues.”
“You crossed the line with that tactic, but you got results.”
Subordinates or apprentices must cushion critique toward a '师父' (master/mentor) with indirect language and balancing concessions to protect their face.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
this move / this trick
Colloquial idiom referring to a specific tactical move, skill, or stratagem.
not quite appropriate
A classic Chinese euphemistic hedge used to soften direct criticism or objection.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“This hand? It's a good hand.”
“I like your palm.”
“Your technique isn't bad at all.”
“Maybe his craftsmanship just isn't very good.”
“He's actually pretty good at it.”
“surely also your doing.”