本来我想跟你同去的
“I wanted to go with you,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
还有驼铃花
“Even engraved with Camel Bell flowers.”
本来 我想跟你 同去 的
“I wanted to go with you,”
“but Uncle insists I stay to handle state affairs.”
“I truly wanted to come along, so please do not think I neglected you.”
Stating one's warm intent before breaking bad news helps preserve harmony and relational closeness.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
originally I planned / wanted to
A staple formula used right before introducing a contrast or constraint with 'but' (但是).
to go together
A slightly formal, concise alternative to '一起去'.
Emphasizes the authenticity of the past intent.