这董小姐看上去挺不好惹的
“Miss Dong doesn't look like someone you want to mess with.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
怎么了
“What's wrong?”
这董小姐 看上去 挺 不好惹 的
“Miss Dong doesn't look like someone you want to mess with.”
我们都怕她
“We're all afraid of her.”
“Be careful around her; she looks like trouble if you cross her.”
In Chinese interpersonal interactions, gauging whether someone is 'easy to bully/cross' (好惹) or 'formidable' (不好惹) is a common way to establish behavioral boundaries and avoid conflict.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
it seems; looks like
Used to introduce an initial impression based on visual cues or demeanor.
not to be trifled with; tough; formidable
A very common colloquial expression describing someone fierce or difficult to handle.
Used at the end of the clause to add an assertive, affirming tone to the speaker's subjective assessment.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Miss Dong, you're indeed sharp.”
“Are you sure Miss Dong can help you?”
“Miss Dong, have you made up your mind about the matter I mentioned last time?”
“Taking Miss Dong hostage is a lost cause now. You don't understand.”
“I have to find a way to use Miss Dong's authority”
“Miss Dong, today is your lucky day.”