翁导 您千万别这么说
“Director Weng, please don't say that.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“That would make me feel better, too.”
翁导 您 千万别这么说
“Director Weng, please don't say that.”
我 我来北京
“I came to Beijing,”
“You don't owe me anything, please don't demean yourself on my account.”
In Chinese communicative culture, accepting apologies or self-criticism from a respected elder or boss is inappropriate, demanding immediate polite deflection.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
definitely do not; by no means
A strong advisory phrase used to urge someone earnestly not to do or say something.
don't say that; you flatter me
Standard social etiquette phrase used to deflect excessive praise, apologies, or humble remarks from others.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Director Weng has given him a chance”
“Director Weng is amazing.”
“Director Feng. You look pretty tired today.”
“Director Feng, is this ever going to end? Are we still rehearsing?”
“Hello, sir. I'm looking for Director Weng.”
“Take care, Director Feng.”