要相信吗 这 林老师是吧
“-Should we believe her? -Well... Ms. Lin, right?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“and get them into good universities together.”
要相信吗 这 林老师 是吧
“-Should we believe her? -Well... Ms. Lin, right?”
“We all heard you. And all these teachers are witnesses.”
“You made a big promise in front of everyone, so we will definitely hold you to it.”
Public pledges made in Chinese organizational cultures carry substantial weight, as witnesses ensure social pressure to follow through.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
should we believe it?
Used rhetorically to invite others to weigh in on a claim or commitment.
right? / isn't it?
A tag phrase placed at the end of a clause to seek agreement or put someone on the spot.
Marks a direct yes-no question expressing doubt about whether to take the words seriously.
Functions as a confirmatory tag seeking confirmation from the interlocutor.
