我没想到会给你 添这么多麻烦
“I didn't know it would cause you trouble.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我没想到 会 给你 添 这么多 麻烦
“I didn't know it would cause you trouble.”
也不能那么说
“Not really.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese culture, causing inconvenience (添麻烦) creates a relational debt; verbally acknowledging it shows modesty and proper interpersonal etiquette.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
did not expect / had not anticipated
Commonly used to indicate surprise or an unforeseen consequence.
cause trouble / inconvenience someone
A polite, essential social formula used when apologizing for creating extra work or problems for others.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I must've caused you a lot of trouble. I'm really sorry about that.”
“I won't cause you any trouble.”
“Sorry to have troubled you. If it were not for Mr. Ling,”
“Thank you very much. You're welcome.”
“I caused you so much trouble. I'm so sorry.”
“Sorry for causing you trouble this time.”
“we've bothered you a lot. Thank you.”
“we've troubled you again.”