李总 您这是寒碜我呢
“Ms. Li, you're making fun of me.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
一百零二万的窟窿
“million-plus hole.”
李总 您 这是 寒碜我 呢
“Ms. Li, you're making fun of me.”
我洪金奎呢
“I, Hong Jinkui,”
“Please spare my feelings and stop putting me on the spot.”
Pointing out that someone is 'shaming' you often serves as a polite plea to uphold social decorum and stop pressing an uncomfortable matter.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to ridicule, humiliate, or put someone to shame
A vivid colloquial northern term used when someone's teasing or backhanded compliment makes one feel inadequate or embarrassed.
Softens the complaint while drawing immediate attention to the awkwardness of the ongoing situation.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“That's a very tactful way of rejecting me, Mr. Li. No, that's not what I meant.”
“Mr. Li, just focus on drinking and enjoying yourself.”
“Mr. Li, I'm sorry. Mr. Pei has made it clear.”
“Mr. Li, it's an honor to have you here today.”
“Mr. Li, a toast to you. Cheers.”
“Mr. Li, you really are thoughtful.”