我有一些想法不知道能说不
“May I share some thoughts?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我看了剧本了
“I've read the script.”
我有一些 想法 不知道能说不
“May I share some thoughts?”
我认为啊这个剧本里头 说人们啊贪财又盲目
“In this script, it says people are greedy and blind.”
“I have a blunt critique to make, but only if you promise not to take it the wrong way.”
In Chinese communicative norms, junior or cautious colleagues often ask whether a comment is permissible before speaking, showing deference to the listener's authority and feelings.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
not sure if I should say it / not sure if it is appropriate to speak
A polite framing device used before voicing potentially controversial or unwelcome opinions.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Why not?”
“how you truly feel about this.”
“Whether I have personal opinions isn't the point.”
“If you have anything on your mind, just tell me nicely.”
“What can't you say? Give an example.”
“I've got an idea that I'd like to discuss with you.”