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《The Knockout》 S1·E34 (02:39) HSK 7
zhè huà yán zhòng le wǒ men nǎ yǒu nà me dà de néng nài

这话言重了 我们哪有那么大的能耐

“I think you're exaggerating. We are not that capable.”

《The Knockout》 S1·E34
TIMECODE: 02:39 · 1080P MASTER AUDIO

THE DIALOGUE REEL

1+1+1 SPOKEN CONTINUITY
[-1] PREVIOUS TURN suǒ yǐ dà jiā duō duō shǎo shǎo yǒu yī xiē qíng xù dé lǐ jiě

“So we are upset at your coming more or less. This mentality is normal.”

zhè huà yán zhòng le wǒ men nǎ yǒu nà me dà de néng nài CURRENT FOCUS

这话 言重了 我们 哪有 那么大的 能耐

“I think you're exaggerating. We are not that capable.”

[+1] FOLLOW-UP TURN lù dōu shì zì jǐ zǒu de ma

“Everyone is responsible for the path they choose.”

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Scene: Workplace
Function: FEIGNING MODESTY
Tone: DIPLOMATIC
Emotion: CAUTION
WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN (PRAGMATIC SUBTEXT)
“Do not put that burden on us; we are not admitting to having that kind of power.”
💡 Cultural Insight: Strategic Modesty (Qianxu)

Downplaying one's own capability is not just traditional politeness; in high-stakes organizational dynamics, it serves as a protective shield against accountability.

INTENT TAGS: #deflection #modesty #self_protection #evasion
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LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES

2 CHUNKS · 0 PARTICLES
言重了 SPOKEN CHUNK

you say too much; you flatter me / that is an exaggeration

A polite, standard diplomatic formula used to deflect excessive praise, severe accusations, or heavy expectations.

哪有那么大 SPOKEN CHUNK

how could [we] have such big...

A rhetorical phrase used to downplay one's influence, wealth, or authority.

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VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS

3 EXPR · 0 GRAMMAR
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