可能我接下来这个问题 有点直接啊
“My next question might be a bit direct.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
可能我接 下来 这个 问题 有点直接 啊
“My next question might be a bit direct.”
那你的这个球员他自杀 为什么会成为你的创伤呢
“Why did your player's suicide become traumatic for you?”
“Please do not get offended, but I need to ask you something very sensitive.”
In Chinese interpersonal communication, explicitly warning someone that your words may be 'too direct' gives them emotional preparation, protecting their face (mianzi) while allowing for probing questions.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
a bit too direct / slightly blunt
A quintessential conversational hedge used right before asking something potentially invasive or awkward.
next / following this
Commonly functions as a conversational transition marking the next topic or action.
Softens the blunt preface, seeking the listener's patience and emotional accommodation.
