路过 有点事 你有时间吗
“I was just passing by. I need to talk to you. Do you have time?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
路过 有点事 你有时间吗
“I was just passing by. I need to talk to you. Do you have time?”
现在
“Right now?”
“I came here specifically to see you, but I don't want to make a big deal out of it.”
Chinese speakers frequently claim they are 'just passing by' to minimize the emotional weight or imposition of an intentional visit, protecting face for both parties.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
just passing by; in the area
Commonly used in spoken Chinese as a polite pretense when visiting someone without advance notice.
have some business to discuss; something came up
A vague, low-pressure way to request someone's attention without revealing details immediately.
do you have time?
A standard, considerate inquiry into another person's availability before making a request.
Marks a yes-no question, maintaining politeness and respect for the listener's time.
