我知道 我不该 再打扰你和孩子
“I know I shouldn't bother you and our child anymore.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Don't hang up. I just need to say one thing.”
我知道 我 不该 再 打扰 你和孩子
“I know I shouldn't bother you and our child anymore.”
可是我上周刚刚确诊
“But I was diagnosed last week.”
“I know you hate hearing from me, but please listen just this once because it is an emergency.”
In Chinese culture, after separation or divorce, avoiding intrusion into the ex-spouse and child's new life is considered basic decency; acknowledging this boundary softens the shock of recontact.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
should not; ought not to
Used to express moral fault, regret, or admitting that one's behavior violates an agreement or social boundary.
to disturb; to intrude upon
A polite verb frequently used when asking for someone's time or trespassing on their personal life.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Don't disturb her anymore.”
“Alright, I won't disturb you further.”
“She won't be bothering you anymore.”
“Don't disturb our life.”
“Stop interfering in my life. Stop wearing my hairstyle”
“So from now on, please stop bothering me.”