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《Sunsets Secrets Regrets》 S1·E4 (13:31) HSK 4
gāng cái shì wǒ tài dù bù hǎo

刚才 是我态度不好

“I had a bad attitude just now.”

《Sunsets Secrets Regrets》 S1·E4
TIMECODE: 13:31 · 1080P MASTER AUDIO

THE DIALOGUE REEL

1+1+1 SPOKEN CONTINUITY
[-1] PREVIOUS TURN duì bù qǐ

对不起

“I'm sorry.”

gāng cái shì wǒ tài dù bù hǎo CURRENT FOCUS

刚才 是我 态度不好

“I had a bad attitude just now.”

[+1] FOLLOW-UP TURN wǒ méi yǒu zhào gù dào nǐ de gǎn shòu

“I didn't consider your feelings.”

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Scene: Social & Dating
Function: APOLOGIZING
Tone: SINCERE
Emotion: REMORSE
WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN (PRAGMATIC SUBTEXT)

Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.

💡 Cultural Insight: Apologizing for Attitude (Taidu)

In Chinese interpersonal conflict resolution, admitting to a 'bad attitude' (poor tone or temper) is a highly effective way to de-escalate tension and restore harmony without necessarily debating the factual dispute.

INTENT TAGS: #apology #reconciliation #self_reflection #de_escalation
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LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES

2 CHUNKS · 0 PARTICLES
刚才 SPOKEN CHUNK

just now; a moment ago

Refers to the immediate past, usually within a few minutes or hours of speaking.

态度不好 SPOKEN CHUNK

to have a bad attitude; to speak/act poorly toward someone

A classic, mature phrase used in Chinese apologies to admit that one's tone or temper was out of line, even if the underlying point was valid.

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VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS

2 EXPR · 0 GRAMMAR
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