他生病了 在家休息 我已经帮他请过假了
“He's sick and resting at home. I've already asked for leave for him.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
他生病了 在家休息 我已经帮他请过假了
“He's sick and resting at home. I've already asked for leave for him.”
两位有话就请直
“If you have something to say, please go ahe...”
“Don't disturb my child; tell me directly what you came here for.”
Chinese parents often actively screen and intercept external visitors or inquiries to protect their children, especially when school or personal issues are concerned.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to ask for leave or absence
A high-frequency verb-object phrase used in schools and workplaces when taking time off.
resting at home
Standard polite phrasing used to account for someone missing an obligation due to health.
Indicates both a change of state (falling ill) and completed action (requesting leave).
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“When others are sick, the physicians tell them to stay in bed, yet he encourages you to go out.”
“I'm sick. Why didn't you answer your phone?”
“you wouldn't look after me anymore.”
“He's fine now. I paid for his treatment.”
“Just stay in bed since you're crippled.”
“He probably just didn't want us to know that he was ill.”