有点急事 我得先走
“I have something urgent. I need to leave first.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我呢
“well...”
有点急事 我得先走
“I have something urgent. I need to leave first.”
这边还有多久啊
“How much longer will this take?”
“I need to get out of here right now.”
Citing an unspecified 'urgent matter' (急事) is the standard socially acceptable formula in Chinese culture to leave early without insulting the host or companions.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
have some urgent business
A very common conversational formula used to excuse oneself gracefully from a social event or meeting.
leave first / take one's leave earlier than others
Used whenever you need to depart before the rest of the group finishes.