我不是在好好地回答你问题吗
“I answered your questions properly.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
你是不是有病啊
“What's wrong with you?”
我不是 在 好好地回答 你问 题 吗
“I answered your questions properly.”
“Why did you twist everything I say?”
“Stop attacking me; you're the one being unreasonable here.”
Using negative rhetorical questions with 'ma' allows a speaker to push back firmly against loss of face caused by personal insults.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
properly; nicely; thoroughly
Used as an adverb to emphasize that an action is being performed with earnestness, politeness, or proper effort.
aren't I...?; didn't I...?
A rhetorical question pattern used to vigorously counter an unjustified complaint or accusation.
Forms a rhetorical question that carries a defensive, rebuking attitude rather than seeking genuine information.