他是这么说的呀
“That's what he said?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
也可以在谷中暂住
“or you can stay in the valley for a while.”
他是这么说的呀
“That's what he said?”
不是
“No way!”
“Don't blame me or question it, I am just repeating his exact words!”
Quoting an authority or the original speaker is a common conversational tactic in Chinese to deflect skepticism and protect oneself from blame.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
said it like that / that is what was said
Used to confirm reported speech or deflect doubt by emphasizing accurate quotation.
Softens the assertion while adding an overtone of mild defense or insistence.