斗胆问您一句 您是
“If you don't mind my asking, who might you be?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我还真觉得你这块玉 有点像那五千年前的
“I do think your piece looks a bit like something from 5,000 years ago.”
斗胆 问您一句 您是
“If you don't mind my asking, who might you be?”
桂玉忠
“Gui Yuzhong.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Using self-effacing terms like 'doudan' lowers one's own standing to elevate the counterpart, preventing perceived offense when asking sensitive questions.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to venture boldly; make bold to
A highly formal, self-deprecating preface used to show extreme politeness before asking an intrusive question or giving unsolicited advice.
ask you a question
A respectful, tentative formula used to soften a direct question to a superior or stranger.
