我自要说到前头
“must be said up front.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
有些事
“Some things”
我自 要说 到 前头
“must be said up front.”
这采办军资的事 你的计划我已明白 那骆田之仇
“Now, I know your plan regarding the purchase of military supplies. But what's your plan regarding the blood feud”
“Listen carefully now so you cannot claim later that I never warned you.”
Chinese interpersonal strategy strongly values laying out harsh conditions or risks in advance to prevent accusations of dishonesty or bad faith later.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to make clear beforehand; to state upfront
Crucial business and negotiation phrase used to establish conditions, disclaimers, or boundaries in advance.