结果不小心就冷落了
“(Miaoyu Pavilion) and without meaning to,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“was swamped with official duties, working day and night,”
结果 不小心 就 冷落 了
“(Miaoyu Pavilion) and without meaning to,”
家中的爱妻呀
“ended up neglecting his beloved wife at home.”
“You got so wrapped up in work that you left your poor wife feeling ignored.”
In Chinese culture, extreme dedication to official duties is traditionally praised, making 'being too busy with work' a socially acceptable face-saving excuse for neglecting domestic warmth.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
as a result / consequently / in the end
Very common conjunction used in spoken Chinese to introduce the outcome—often an unexpected or undesirable one—of a previous situation.
accidentally / unintentionally / carelessly
Used to soften accountability when admitting a mistake, implying there was no bad intent.
to neglect / to give the cold shoulder / to leave someone out
Specifically used for interpersonal relationships when someone isn't given enough attention, warmth, or company.
Indicates the realized state of having neglected the person.
