我本来想着 把钱给你汇过去
“I originally thought about wiring the money to you,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“So, your kindness can never be repaid with money.”
我 本来想着 把钱 给你 汇过去
“I originally thought about wiring the money to you,”
但后来又觉得 一定要亲自见到你 当面感谢你才好
“but I felt I had to thank you in person.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese relational ethics (Renqing), settling a debt of kindness merely with cash transfer can appear cold, whereas face-to-face appreciation honors the relationship.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
I had originally planned / intended to
Perfect for framing a prior intention that was discarded in favor of a better or more considerate alternative.
wire over / transfer over (money)
Standard directional complement construction used for sending money remotely.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“at the post office tomorrow.”
“I wanted to give you the money, but I don't think it's appropriate,”
“I'll transfer money to you right now. I've told you”
“I'll find a way to get you the money.”
“I'm sorry. I'll transfer the money to you. No need. Okay.”
“I'll transfer the money to your account right away.”