但她的本意也不是要害你
“But her original intention wasn't to harm you.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Frankly, Her Highness did handle this matter poorly.”
但她的 本意 也不是 要 害你
“But her original intention wasn't to harm you.”
你看绕了这么大一圈
“Look, after such a big detour,”
“She messed up, but please don't take it personally or hold a grudge.”
In Chinese interpersonal mediation, emphasizing good motives ('benyi') is a classic strategy to mitigate guilt and encourage reconciliation.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
original intention / initial motive
Used when distinguishing someone's good underlying motive from poor eventual outcomes.
intending to harm you
A common phrase expressing deliberate malice or plotting against someone.