《Love Has Fireworks》 S1·E36 (17:32)
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zhè duō bù hǎo yì sī zhè ge duō shǎo qián a
这多不好意思 这个多少钱啊
“I can't accept that. How much is it?”
《Love Has Fireworks》
S1·E36
TIMECODE: 17:32
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THE DIALOGUE REEL
[-1] PREVIOUS TURN
sòng nǐ hē le
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“It's on the house.”
zhè duō bù hǎo yì sī zhè ge duō shǎo qián a
CURRENT FOCUS
这 多不好意思 这个 多少钱啊
“I can't accept that. How much is it?”
[+1] FOLLOW-UP TURN
zài wǒ zhè ér lǐ gōng zi de péng yǒu bù yòng mǎi dān
“Any friend of Mr. Li Jr. is on the house.”
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Scene:
Dining & Food
Function:
POLITE REFUSAL
Tone:
POLITE
Emotion:
EMBARRASSMENT
WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN (PRAGMATIC SUBTEXT)
“I appreciate the gesture, but I shouldn't take advantage of you for free.”
💡 Cultural Insight: Keqi (Social Politeness and Reciprocity)
In Chinese etiquette, immediately accepting free gifts or favors without ritualistic resistance is perceived as impolite; one must display hesitation.
INTENT TAGS:
#politeness
#modesty
#inquiring
#social_courtesy
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2 CHUNKS · 1 PARTICLES
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
不好意思
SPOKEN CHUNK
embarrassed / to feel indebted / sorry
Essential polite expression in Chinese social etiquette when receiving favors or gifts.
多少钱
SPOKEN CHUNK
how much money / what does it cost
The standard question used when asking the price of an item or service.
Modal Particle「啊」 (a)
CHANGE OF STATE
Softens the inquiry about the price, making the question gentler and more courteous.
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3 EXPR · 0 GRAMMAR
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
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