祯娘不懂茶道 岂敢帮王大家定夺此事啊
“I don't know much about tea. How could I dare to decide this for Madam Wang?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
正巧祯姑娘在 不如今日 就由你来帮我选茶吧
“Since Miss Li Zhen is also here, why not help with choosing the tea?”
祯娘 不懂 茶道 岂敢 帮王大家 定夺 此事啊
“I don't know much about tea. How could I dare to decide this for Madam Wang?”
无妨 顺着你的心意便可
“It doesn't matter. Just follow your heart.”
“You are far more distinguished than me, so it would be presumptuous of me to make the choice without your insistence.”
In traditional Chinese etiquette, one often uses third-person self-reference and rhetorically claims incompetence to honor the companion and avoid appearing conceited.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
not knowledgeable about the tea ceremony
A humble formula used to lower expectations or politely decline participating in a refined cultural activity.
how would I dare; I would not presume
A classical, highly polite rhetorical formula used to decline an honor or show profound deference to someone of higher status.
make a final decision on this matter
A formal expression for making an authoritative call or judgment.
Softens the rhetorical question '岂敢', turning an otherwise sharp denial into a gentle, deferential exclamation.
