不是给他添麻烦的
“not some troublemakers.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“The Crown Prince wants people who can rake in money for him,”
不是 给他 添麻烦 的
“not some troublemakers.”
“We are here to solve problems, not create burdens that could get us abandoned.”
Under patronage politics, subordinates must prove practical utility and avoid becoming a liability to maintain favor.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to cause trouble; to create an inconvenience
An essential phrase used frequently in Chinese to express reluctance to inconvenience someone.
Emphasizes the category, purpose, and stance being asserted.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“should try their best not to become a burden to others.”
“That would be too much trouble for others.”
“Let's not trouble the other department.”
“or ourselves.”
“No trouble at all. Helping people is the least I can do.”
“is not to make any troubles for him.”
“I should try not to make more troubles for our son,”
“I definitely won't cause you any trouble.”
“the less I should trouble her.”
“I don't want to cause you more trouble.”
“Didn't want to trouble you.”
“Thank you very much. You're welcome.”
“Thank you. You're welcome.”
“Let's not cause him trouble.”
“I promise not to cause you trouble.”
“and end up causing unnecessary trouble for all of you.”
“Zhu, I'm not trying to cause trouble.”
“I won't cause you any trouble.”