不该跟冉警官打交道的
“and that I should stay away from Officer Ran.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
不该 跟冉警官 打交道 的
“and that I should stay away from Officer Ran.”
但是我
“But I am not what they say I am.”
“I know I look suspicious being around a cop, but hear me out anyway.”
In Chinese culture, ordinary citizens or those with tarnished reputations often feel that dealing with law enforcement brings scrutiny and trouble.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to interact with; to deal with someone
A highly versatile collocation used in spoken Chinese to describe social, professional, or official interactions.
should not
Commonly used to reflect on poor judgment or express regret in hindsight.
Functions at the end of the clause to add an assertive, explanatory tone of certainty regarding the mistake.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“What police officer doesn't face danger?”
“It's not easy being a policeman.”
“Every time I go to town for business, that cop gives me trouble.”
“- Beg your pardon? - I'm not talking to a killer cop.”
“I'm not talking to a killer.”
“They won't believe you.”
“I've tried my best to avoid dealing with the police.”