我没有先问过你就决定了
“I decided without asking you.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
对不起
“I'm sorry.”
我没有 先 问 过 你就 决定了
“I decided without asking you.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In close Chinese relationships, discussing decisions together ('shangliang') is a core sign of respect; failing to do so warrants an apology.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
consult you first
Used to denote the prerequisite step of asking someone's opinion or permission before acting.
went ahead and decided
The particle '就' emphasizes a hasty or unilateral decision made without hesitation.
Indicates completion of the decision-making action that is now being regretted.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“without discussing it with you.”
“Of course. Didn't I tell you last time?”
“I didn't tell you about my decision earlier.”