这些年你挺照顾我的
“You've taken good care of me all these years.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
那怎么行呢
“I can't do that.”
这些年你 挺照顾我的
“You've taken good care of me all these years.”
但高莹的事
“But I really can't help with Gao Ying's case.”
“I appreciate your past help, but that does not mean I can let this particular matter slide.”
In Chinese communication, explicitly acknowledging past favor (renqing) before delivering a refusal preserves face and prevents seeming ungrateful.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
over all these years
Commonly used to reflect on a long duration of relationship or experience.
took very good care of me / looked out for me a lot
A polite and warm acknowledgment of someone's ongoing support or mentorship.