你是怎么想的呀
“[Integrity, Prudence, Diligence, Harmony] What were you thinking?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
你
“[Integrity, Prudence, Diligence, Harmony] You...”
你是怎么想的 呀
“[Integrity, Prudence, Diligence, Harmony] What were you thinking?”
“What were you thinking using blood bird's nest to entertain them?”
“What on earth went through your head to do something so stupid?”
In Chinese family communication, asking 'how were you thinking' rarely seeks a genuine rationale; it serves as a direct reprimand implying the other party acted without common sense.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
what were you thinking / what is the thought process
A very common conversational formula used to challenge or question someone's dubious decision.
Softens the raw sharpness of the question phonetically while amplifying the speaker's emotional exasperation.
