这算不算白请你来了一趟
“I dragged you all the way here for nothing.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
不好意思啊 贝律师
“I'm so sorry, Mr. Bei.”
这 算不算白 请 你来了 一趟
“I dragged you all the way here for nothing.”
“I really thought I'd have to spend ages convincing him.”
“That was surprisingly easy—I almost feel bad for dragging you all the way here for such a quick chat!”
Chinese speakers often express concern over wasting a professional's valuable time (白跑一趟) as a way to show courtesy and respect.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
does it count as / can it be considered
A common conversational phrase used to solicit an opinion on whether something qualifies as a certain state.
made a trip in vain / came all this way for nothing
Use '白 + Verb + 了一趟' when an outing or visit ended up being unnecessary or unproductive.
Marks the completion of the action (coming over) within the rhetorical hypothetical frame.
