好一些了吗 不好意思
“any better? I'm sorry.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
你的右手
“Is your right hand”
好一些了吗 不好意思
“any better? I'm sorry.”
当时来我律所的时候烫伤了你
“I burned you when you were at my firm.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese interpersonal etiquette, directly checking up on an injury you caused shows sincerity and restores relational balance.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
has it gotten any better?
A natural, caring question to ask someone recovering from an illness or physical injury.
excuse me; I'm sorry; pardon me
A polite, versatile expression of apology suitable for minor accidents, inconveniences, or awkward situations.
Marks a change of state, asking whether the physical condition has shifted toward improvement.
Turns the statement into a standard yes-or-no question.