于是我就擅自做主
“So I took the liberty”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
成本也差不多
“and we have enough capital now.”
于 是我 就 擅自做主
“So I took the liberty”
今天给他们打了个电话
“of calling them today.”
“I know I shouldn't have bypassed you, but it made sense, so I just did it.”
In Chinese collective or workplace culture, acting without consulting stakeholders ('擅自做主') often violates hierarchy and trust, requiring humble, preemptive framing.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
take the liberty to act on one's own; decide without authorization
Frequently used in self-criticism or mild defense when someone acts without consulting superiors or partners.
thereupon; as a result; consequently
A versatile conjunction linking a preceding premise or situation to the resulting action.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“was indeed my own decision.”
“So I made the decision myself.”
“So I prepared this on my own.”
“So you took matters into your own hands and came here all by yourself?”