对不起啊 今天给你添麻烦了 我没事
“I'm sorry for causing you trouble today. I'm fine.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Use this to ice it first. We'll use an ice pack when we get home.”
对不起啊 今天 给你添麻烦了 我没事
“I'm sorry for causing you trouble today. I'm fine.”
那我去看看肖
“I'll go check on Xiao—”
“Do not worry about me; I hate that my problem disrupted your day.”
Chinese social norms emphasize mutual consideration; individuals frequently apologize for bodily vulnerability to avoid imposing on others' time or energy.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
cause trouble / inconvenience someone
A vital polite phrase in Chinese social etiquette when feeling like a burden to hosts, helpers, or friends.
I'm okay / I'm fine
Widely used to reassure others after a minor accident, setback, or emotional moment.
Softens the apology, making the sentiment warmer and less formal.
Indicates a completed state of causing trouble during the day's events.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Sorry, hope I didn't cause you any trouble.”
“I'm sorry for causing you trouble yesterday.”
“Sorry about that. Sorry for the trouble. Thank you.”
“I'm sorry. Oh, so now you know?”
“I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Sorry.”
“Sorry about that, Officer Qu. I caused you trouble.”
“I'm sorry. It's okay, Guo.”
“sorry to get you involved in our fight.”
“- You've stained my manuscript! - I'm sorry. I forgot my hands were covered in grease. Don't worry…”
“Sorry, Bai Shao. Don't apologize.”
“Sorry, hold on. Come here, do it like this.”
“Sorry, Sibo. It's my fault. It's all my fault.”
“And to your friend. Satisfied now? Not yet.”
“Sorry. Is Mr. Tian getting impatient? Our Baozi isn't ready yet.”
“I'm sorry, Zhao. I didn't mean to pressure you.”
“I'm sorry. I spoke too harshly just now.”
“I'm so sorry. You didn't answer my calls.”
“Sorry for making a fool of myself.”
“Sorry, Mr. Xia. Sorry, I'm sorry. I'm leaving now.”
“I'm sorry, Ms. Fang. I... Let me tell you,”
“Sorry, that was a total rejection.”
“Sorry. I'm flying business class. We're not even at the same counter.”
“I'm sorry. I really... No, it's me. It was my negligence. Let go of me.”
“I'm sorry. I'll re-sew it.”
“Sorry. Don't worry. I won't tell anyone about this.”
“Sorry. We were a bit loud yesterday. We apologize.”