老衲却无福消受
“I am not worthy of such a gift.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
几位施主虽有诚意
“Though your sincerity is appreciated,”
老衲 却 无福消受
“I am not worthy of such a gift.”
贵妃娘娘确实到过本寺礼佛 老衲也曾为贵妃娘娘
“The Noble Consort did indeed visit our temple to worship Buddha, and I have given her Dharma teachings”
“I appreciate your offer, but I cannot and will not accept this.”
In Chinese etiquette, outright refusal of gifts or goodwill is considered rude; using phrases like 'lacking the good fortune to receive it' shifts the shortcoming onto oneself to preserve harmony and face.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
not blessed enough to accept or enjoy something
A humble and polite fixed idiom used to reject generous gifts, heavy praise, or burdensome hospitality.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I did not expect that”
“Thank you, Mr. Chen.”
“I can't remember clearly. Getting old and muddled.”
“I won't accept this...”
“I've done nothing to deserve it.”
“Don't sell yourself short.”