这人家乔所呢 确实是看我的面子 对吧
“Chief Qiao here is doing me a favor, right?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
行行
“Alright.”
这 人家 乔所呢 确实是 看我的 面子 对吧
“Chief Qiao here is doing me a favor, right?”
不打算把你们皮亮送到看守所去 就在这儿待一晚上
“He won't send Pi Liang to a detention center. He'll stay here for one night.”
“You owe me big time for keeping your guy out of detention.”
In Chinese dispute mediation, informal personal connections (guanxi) are often leveraged to settle official issues, generating an obligation of face (mianzi).
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
out of respect for someone's standing; doing someone a favor based on face
Used when an official or influential figure grants an exception due to personal relationships.
Emphasizes the ongoing situation and adds an explanatory, persuasive nuance.
Solicits confirmation to ensure the listener acknowledges the speaker's merit.
