没想到 你能过来呀
“I didn't expect you'd come.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“the liquor you gave me last New Year.”
没想到 你能过来 呀
“I didn't expect you'd come.”
之前就听说你妈妈今年要回上海 我想着你会
“I heard earlier that your mother was coming back to Shanghai this year, and I thought you would...”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Saying 'I didn't expect you to make it' flatters the guest by acknowledging that they made an extra effort despite having a busy schedule.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
didn't expect / never thought that
Commonly placed at the beginning of a sentence to introduce an unexpected fact or pleasant surprise.
come over
Refers casually to visiting someone's location or attending an informal gathering.
Softens the assertion and conveys warmth, enthusiasm, and friendly surprise.
