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《The Knockout》 S1·E34 (03:09) HSK 5
nà wǒ men qǐng jiào qǐng jiào

那我们请教请教

“Then... Can we ask you some questions?”

《The Knockout》 S1·E34
TIMECODE: 03:09 · 1080P MASTER AUDIO

THE DIALOGUE REEL

1+1+1 SPOKEN CONTINUITY
[-1] PREVIOUS TURN wǒ méi bàn fǎ ya mì shū gōng zuò ma

我没办法呀 秘书工作嘛

“I have no choice. I'm a secretary.”

nà wǒ men qǐng jiào qǐng jiào CURRENT FOCUS

那我们 请教请教

“Then... Can we ask you some questions?”

[+1] FOLLOW-UP TURN zhī wú bù yán

知无不言

“I'll tell you everything I know.”

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Scene: Workplace
Function: POLITE INQUIRY
Tone: TACTFUL
Emotion: ANTICIPATION
WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN (PRAGMATIC SUBTEXT)
“Go ahead and spill what you know; we are listening.”
💡 Cultural Insight: Humble Inquiry (Qingjiao)

Using self-lowering terms like 'seeking instruction' flatters the other person's expertise or position, making them much more willing to speak openly.

INTENT TAGS: #flattery #information_gathering #polite_solicitation #disarming
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LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES

1 CHUNKS · 0 PARTICLES
请教请教 SPOKEN CHUNK

ask for guidance / consult politely

Reduplication of the verb makes the polite request sound softer, approachable, and less intimidating.

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VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS

1 EXPR · 0 GRAMMAR
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