平常添不少麻烦吧
“a lot of trouble in your daily lives.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我这设计给你俩
“My design must have caused you two”
平常添 不 少 麻烦 吧
“a lot of trouble in your daily lives.”
没有没有
“No, not at all.”
“I hope you haven't been too burdened, and I appreciate your patience.”
Proactively acknowledging that someone may have 'caused trouble' (添麻烦) is an essential Chinese social norm demonstrating modesty and consideration.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to cause trouble; to inconvenience someone
A quintessential polite expression used when apologizing or expressing appreciation for someone's hospitality or assistance.
quite a lot; not a little
Often used understatement to imply a notable quantity or degree.
Softens the inquiry into a gentle, presumptive supposition.