你开我玩笑没关系 但是你开赵玫的玩笑 不行
“Joke about me? Fine. But making jokes about Zhao Mei? No.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“I was just joking. Is this really necessary? Absolutely.”
你 开我玩笑 没关系 但是 你开赵玫的玩笑 不行
“Joke about me? Fine. But making jokes about Zhao Mei? No.”
行
“Fine.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Chinese speakers often tolerate teasing targeted at themselves to maintain harmony, but vigorously defend the dignity of partners or close relations to show loyalty and protection.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to make a joke / to tease
A frequent conversational chunk used to describe teasing or lighthearted remarks.
it doesn't matter / no problem
Commonly used to dismiss an offense or show tolerance toward something minor.
