说话难免重了一些 你别太在意啊
“and his words can be harsh sometimes. Don't take it too seriously.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
他习惯做主
“He's used to being in charge,”
说话 难免 重 了 一些 你别 太 在意 啊
“and his words can be harsh sometimes. Don't take it too seriously.”
我们做父母的
“As parents,”
“Please don't be hurt; you know how stubborn and harsh he can be, but he means well.”
In traditional Chinese families, one parent often plays the stern figure while the other softens the blow to maintain harmony and protect the elder's authority.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
it is inevitable that one's tone/words might be...
A diplomatic phrase used to rationalize or soften someone's improper remarks.
don't take it to heart / don't mind it too much
Standard phrase to comfort someone who has received criticism or harsh feedback.
Adds warmth and personal concern to the soothing request.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“but your words are still so harsh.”
“I'm still not used to you talking so much all of a sudden. ♪ Seen in each other's eyes ♪”
“With your wallet full, you talk differently now.”
“Watch your tone. Who do you think you're talking to?”
“and your way of speaking is certainly different now.”
“That guy's accent was too thick. I didn't catch it clearly.”