说什么话呢
“What are you talking about?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
说什么话呢
“What are you talking about?”
“We don't have the ability to do that, okay?”
“Watch your mouth! Do not ever say something that reckless again.”
There is a strong cultural taboo against careless speech (disaster comes from the mouth), leading people to forcefully rebuke peers who voice risky claims.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
what kind of talk is that? / watch what you say
A spoken rebuke used to reprimand someone for saying something inappropriate, unlucky, or offensive.
Highlights the rhetorical nature of the question while adding a tone of direct reprimand.