我不奢求他原谅我
“I don't expect him to forgive me.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“I hope he can find his paradise.”
我 不奢求 他 原谅我
“I don't expect him to forgive me.”
“I just want him to be happy every day.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese moral discourse, true remorse requires setting aside one's ego and acknowledging that forgiveness is a gift one has no right to demand.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to not dare to hope for / not demand extravagantly
Used to express modest, unselfish resignation when one feels undeserving of grace, forgiveness, or reward.
to forgive / pardon
A standard verb used when seeking or discussing interpersonal absolution.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“He won't forgive me.”
“will forgive me.”
“I ask for your forgiveness.”
“But I really can't forgive him.”
“How can you forgive him time and time again?”
“to beg for your forgiveness.”