我之前哪有这样过
“When have I ever done this before?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“How many times has it been already? Dad!”
我之前 哪有这样过
“When have I ever done this before?”
忘了
“Seriously?”
“Stop making a big deal out of this; I never used to do this so give me a break.”
In Chinese families, addressing an aging parent's lapses often triggers defensive denial from parents who fear losing autonomy or burdening their children.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
before, previously
Used as a time noun to refer to past circumstances or habits prior to the current point.
how could there be / when did it ever
A rhetorical device used in spoken Chinese to strongly negate an assertion or allegation.