但是我很想知道
“[But I really want to know. Can you tell me?] But I really want to know.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“[But I really want to know. Can you tell me?] Hurry. Go get your backpack. I'll be there in a minute.”
但 是我 很想知道
“[But I really want to know. Can you tell me?] But I really want to know.”
可以告诉我吗
“Can you tell me?”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
While Chinese communication often relies on indirect hints, intimate partners or close friends will state desires directly using adverbs like '很' to show vulnerability and genuine care.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
really want to know
A straightforward and natural spoken phrase used when politely or earnestly pressing for information.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I just want to know the outcome.”
“I just want to figure it out.”
“I'm simply very curious”
“So, I wanted to find out what exactly you are.”
“Well, I'm quite curious.”
“Then I'm really curious.”