和他的情人有问题
“and his lover are problematic?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
您是怀疑侍从室派来的大佐
“You suspect the Colonel sent by the Attendants Office”
和他的情人有问题
“and his lover are problematic?”
自从这个傲慢的大佐
“Ever since this arrogant Colonel”
“His mistress is the weak link where the real compromise lies.”
Using '有问题' (has problems) allows the speaker to imply espionage, misconduct, or betrayal without making an explicit formal charge right away.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
there is a problem; to be suspicious or fishy
Frequently used in spoken Chinese to suggest that someone or something is shady, compromised, or under suspicion.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Anyway, everything that should happen between a couple has happened.”
“Besides being spouses, we're friends, right?”
“My friend got into a little scuffle.”
“Lin Zhanqiao just said she has a boyfriend. You've both been fooled.”
“this is my boyfriend,”