未免太看得起我了吧
“You flatter me.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
也不是说我戚某 能请就请得到的
“to invite a major ink merchant.”
未免 太看得起 我 了 吧
“You flatter me.”
“The whole Huizhou knows Master Qi's capability.”
“You are flattering me too much, but I appreciate the acknowledgment of my status.”
In traditional Chinese commercial and social etiquette, directly accepting praise is seen as arrogant, requiring ritualistic self-deprecation.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
a bit too; rather; unavoidably
Used to soften criticism or express that an evaluation or action goes slightly too far.
to think highly of someone; to show respect to
Commonly used in polite deflections when receiving compliments or special treatment.
Marks the current state of exaggeration being perceived.
Softens the rhetorical assertion into a suggestive, gentle query.