再说这也送不了两天 是吧
“Besides, there will be no need soon. Right?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
对不干净 我这真方便
“Right. It is not clean. And it is convenient for me to come here.”
再说 这也 送不了两天 是吧
“Besides, there will be no need soon. Right?”
哪天出院
“When will she be discharged from hospital?”
“Don't feel bad about me bringing food; it's only for a few days so it's really no trouble.”
When offering care to an ill friend or family member, Chinese speakers actively downplay their effort ('送不了两天') so the other person does not feel indebted (欠人情).
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
besides; furthermore; what's more
Used at the start of a clause to introduce a supplementary, often decisive reason to convince the other party.
won't have to deliver for more than a couple of days
Potential complement structure 'verb + 不了 + duration' expressing that the activity will not last long.
Found in '是吧', seeking consensus and agreement to help the interlocutor relax.
