我不是这个意思
“that's not what I meant.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
如心妹妹
“Ruxin,”
我不是这个意思
“that's not what I meant.”
夫君
“Dear.”
“Do not take it the wrong way, please let me explain.”
Promptly clarifying one's intent is crucial in Chinese communication to prevent unintended slights from damaging harmony within family dynamics.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
not what one meant
A highly common set phrase used immediately to clarify misunderstandings when someone takes offense.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“That's not what I meant.”
“That's not what I meant.”
“That's not what I meant.”
“I didn't mean that.”
“That's not what I meant!”
“I didn't mean to offend you.”
“that's not what I meant.”
“That's not what I meant, really.”
“let me rephrase it.”
“That's not what I mean.”
“That's not what I mean. I mean...”
“Wouldn't that be meaningful?”