裴总 不是约好了工地见吗
“Mr. Pei, weren't we supposed to meet at the construction site?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
裴总 不是 约好了工地见 吗
“Mr. Pei, weren't we supposed to meet at the construction site?”
“I had some things to handle nearby. Since it's on my way anyway, let's go together.”
“Why did you come here? We were supposed to meet there directly.”
Addressing business associates by surname plus 'Zong' (general manager/executive) maintains professional distance and shows respect in Chinese corporate culture.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
already agreed upon / scheduled
Used to confirm or recall a pre-arranged plan between parties.
construction site / work site
Refers to an on-site field location in business or engineering contexts.
Turns the statement into a rhetorical question to prompt confirmation and express mild surprise.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Mr. Pei, don't worry. We can handle this. We won't put you in a tough spot.”
“Mr. Pei. You can be completely at ease. Go home and rest properly.”
“Mr. Pei seems a bit off today. Something does not feel right.”
“Mr. Pei, your presence is more than enough. There was no need to bring anything.”
“It's rare for you to wait for someone, Mr. Pei.”
“Mr. Pei, I have some matters to attend to. I should get going.”