我其实一直也想跟你说这事
“Actually, I've been trying to talk to you about this.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
放个手
“and end it cleanly?”
我其实一直也 想跟你说 这事
“Actually, I've been trying to talk to you about this.”
就是一直忙案子
“But I've been busy with the investigation.”
“Don't think I was ignoring this; I've had it on my mind too.”
In Chinese interpersonal communication, stating that an issue was already on one's mind helps maintain harmony and protects both parties' face by avoiding accusations of neglect.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
actually have been wanting to all along
A useful conversational opener to show ongoing consideration and soften an explanation for past delay.
talk to you about this matter
A common spoken collocation to introduce a specific subject of discussion with someone.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“There's actually something I've been wanting to discuss with you properly.”
“There's actually something I've always wanted to tell you.”
“Actually, there's something I've always wanted to say.”