我已经跟你解释过了 我不是故意的
“I've already explained. I didn't mean this.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Wait, what do you mean?”
我已经跟你 解释过 了 我不是 故意的
“I've already explained. I didn't mean this.”
我是因为太忙了 所以耽误了一点时间
“I was just too busy. So I was delayed a bit.”
“I've told you already, so stop badgering me about an honest mistake.”
In Chinese conflict resolution, clearly establishing that an act was 'not intentional' is critical to avoid being branded as disrespectful or morally flawed.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
already...
Emphasizes that an action has already taken place, often conveying impatience when repeated.
not on purpose / unintentional
Standard formulaic expression used to clarify lack of malicious intent after a mistake.
Emphasizes the completed nature of the explanation to stress that further discussion is unnecessary.