我还得好好教教他们 是是是
“I have to teach them. Yes.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
田先生规矩大 这帮孩子太年轻 欠调教
“Mr. Tian has big rules. These kids are too young. They need to be taught.”
我 还得 好好教教 他们 是是是
“I have to teach them. Yes.”
“Let's communicate in private.”
“You are completely right; I will manage my team so you don't take offense.”
Rapidly echoing agreement ('是是是') preserves the face of a senior partner or mentor who is criticizing younger juniors.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
still need to / ought to
Commonly used in spoken Chinese to acknowledge an ongoing responsibility or duty that needs fulfillment.
give a thorough lesson to / properly teach
The reduplication of the verb softens the tone slightly while indicating a thorough effort to train or guide someone.
yes, yes, yes (in rapid agreement)
Used to express deferential agreement or compliance, often to placate a senior or complaining party.
