要不然就是特别恭敬地说
“or addressing you”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
要不然是在生气
“I was either angry”
要不然就是 特别恭敬地说
“or addressing you”
沈法官
“as Judge Shen politely.”
“They are either pissed off or treating you with stiff, fake formality.”
In Chinese culture, excessive deference (恭敬) among peers often indicates psychological distance or veiled displeasure rather than genuine warmth.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
otherwise / or else
Commonly used in spoken Chinese to present an alternative hypothesis or scenario in casual discussions.
extremely respectful / overly deferential
Describes an attitude of high respect, often used playfully to point out unnatural formality.