我对他是客客气气的哈
“I was very polite to him.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我对他是 客客气气 的哈
“I was very polite to him.”
是的
“Yes.”
“Don't blame me; I have been exceptionally courteous and held my temper.”
In Chinese social interaction, maintaining overt politeness (keqi) often serves as a protective social buffer to prevent conflict and protect one's moral high ground.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
polite, courteous, well-mannered
A reduplicated adjective used to describe behaving in an overly polite or carefully respectful manner to avoid conflict.
Softens the assertion while seeking agreement and validation from the listener.