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《Pursuit of Jade》 S1·E5 (31:04) HSK 7
zhè zěn me gǎn láo fán nín guì jiǎo tà jiàn dì a

这怎么敢劳烦您贵脚踏贱地啊

“How could we trouble you to step into such a lowly place?”

《Pursuit of Jade》 S1·E5
TIMECODE: 31:04 · 1080P MASTER AUDIO

THE DIALOGUE REEL

1+1+1 SPOKEN CONTINUITY
[-1] PREVIOUS TURN cuī qiān jīn a

崔千金啊

“Miss Cui Qianjin.”

zhè zěn me gǎn láo fán nín guì jiǎo tà jiàn dì a CURRENT FOCUS

这 怎么敢劳烦 您贵脚踏贱地啊

“How could we trouble you to step into such a lowly place?”

[+1] FOLLOW-UP TURN sòng jiā gē gē shì wǒ fù qīn de xué shēng

宋家哥哥是我父亲的学生

“Brother Song is my father's student.”

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Scene: Daily Life
Function: POLITE WELCOMING
Tone: FLATTERING
Emotion: RESPECT
WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN (PRAGMATIC SUBTEXT)
“You honor my humble home far too much by visiting in person.”
💡 Cultural Insight: Qianci (Self-Deprecatory Politeness)

Classical Chinese politeness requires lowering oneself ('lowly ground') while elevating the other party ('noble feet') to exhibit refinement and maintain harmonious social hierarchy.

INTENT TAGS: #flattery #humility #courtesy
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LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES

2 CHUNKS · 1 PARTICLES
贵脚踏贱地 SPOKEN CHUNK

noble feet stepping on humble ground

A traditional idiomatic pleasantry used when a socially superior or wealthy guest visits one's humble residence.

怎么敢劳烦 SPOKEN CHUNK

how could I dare bother (someone)

A classic deferential opener used to show extreme politeness and humility when receiving favors or visits.

Modal Particle「啊」 (a) CHANGE OF STATE

Adds an expressive, courteous exclamation to round off the deferential remark.

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VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS

1 EXPR · 0 GRAMMAR
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