我们俩今日的谈话 你是以什么身份
“in what capacity are we having this conversation?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
那我问你
“Then let me ask you:”
我们俩今日的谈话 你是 以什么身份
“in what capacity are we having this conversation?”
是郑适和范云
“As Zheng Shi and Fan Yun?”
“Tell me who you actually represent before I decide whether to trust you.”
In Chinese interpersonal and political dynamics, one's explicit role or status strictly governs what is permissible to say and how trust is granted.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
in what capacity / under what identity
A formal way to ask someone which role or allegiance governs their present stance.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I came today to discuss something else with you.”
“I want to talk about us”
“I thought we were here for business today.”
“I have finally seen clearly today what kind of person you are.”
“Do you think you're in any position to negotiate with me right now?”
“(But right now,) (who am I to show my concern?)”