你想说什么直接说吧
“Just say whatever on your mind.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“so as to savor today's joy while it lasts? Stop beating around the bush.”
你想说什么 直接说吧
“Just say whatever on your mind.”
我没想说什么
“I'm not trying to say anything.”
“Drop the awkward buildup and just tell me what is really on your mind.”
Chinese speakers often lay elaborate groundwork before making requests or sharing uncomfortable thoughts; telling someone to skip the 'pudian' indicates close intimacy or mild impatience.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
speak directly; speak candidly
A standard phrase used to invite an interlocutor to be straightforward without sugarcoating.
to pave the way; to build up context before the main point
Commonly used in daily Chinese to critique someone beating around the bush before delivering heavy news.
Softens the imperative into an inviting, permissive prompt, reducing potential confrontation.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“If you want to say something, just say it.”
“If you have last words, say them.”
“Just say what you want to say. Don't bottle it up.”
“Just say what you have to say.”
“Chief Liu, if you have something to say, just say it.”
“Just spit it out.”
“If you need any help, just tell me.”
“Your words are blunt,”
“Just say what you want to say.”
“Just speak plainly.”
“Just say it directly, okay? Just take a look.”
“Say what? I'll speak like I normally would.”