等一下 给我点时间 我需要…
“Wait, give me a second. I need to…”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我需要…
“I just need…”
等一下 给我点时间 我需要…
“Wait, give me a second. I need to…”
我需要看一个…
“I need to check something.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In spoken Chinese, repeating incomplete phrases like '我需要…' emphasizes mental strain or difficulty retrieving memories or thoughts under duress.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
give me some time
Useful for asking someone to hold on while you process information or prepare an answer.
wait a moment; hold on
Everyday colloquial phrase used to halt an ongoing action or pause a conversation.