是想要跟您商量一下
“to talk it over with you.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
所以这次特意让我来
“That's why he sent me here”
是 想要跟您商量一下
“to talk it over with you.”
什么意思
“What do you mean?”
“I was sent here to get your approval on something that requires your input.”
Using 'shangliang' (consult/discuss) combined with 'nin' softens the hierarchy, allowing a subordinate to raise potentially sensitive topics without overstepping boundary lines.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
discuss a bit / consult briefly
A softening phrase used to propose a discussion without sounding demanding or presumptuous.
with you (honorific)
Combines preposition 'gen' with the polite pronoun 'nin' to show respect to superiors or elders.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“she said she has something to discuss with you.”
“that I'd like to discuss with you.”
“Director, there's something else I'd like to discuss.”
“I'd like to discuss something with you.”
“I'd like to discuss something with you.”
“Actually, I was just thinking of discussing it with the Director.”
“I'd like to discuss with you.”
“I need to discuss something with you. Go ahead.”