你向吴教授打听我
“Did you inquire about me from Professor Wu?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“I hear your research focus is on computational mathematics.”
你 向吴教授打听 我
“Did you inquire about me from Professor Wu?”
“So you've been checking up on me behind my back, haven't you?”
In Chinese social culture, inquiring through senior figures or mutual mentors is a common, face-saving way to assess a potential partner's background.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to inquire about; to ask around
Commonly used for gathering personal intel or background information about someone through third parties.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“what you said about me to Professor Wu?”
“in your book, right?”
“Who was that man looking for Professor Wu today?”
“Professor Wu, I really can. If the team needs me,”
“They go way back. Professor Wu didn't elaborate.”
“Professor Wu. You haven't been in great shape, have you?”