我是说假如啊
“Let's say, hypothetically,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我希望爸妈能支持我
“I hope you'll support me.”
我是说假如 啊
“Let's say, hypothetically,”
假如你们结婚了
“you do get married.”
“Don't get defensive; let's look at the reality if this actually happens.”
Hypothetical framing allows speakers to discuss contentious marital issues like parental approval without triggering immediate conflict.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
what I mean is / I am saying
Used to clarify, soften, or reframe a previous statement during a conversation.
Softens the assertion, reducing tension and inviting the listener to consider the premise gently.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I mean if.”
“Of course not. If I had taken it seriously.”
“What if I tell you”
“- If you say so. - [Irving] You say so.”
“I thought, if…”
“if it were up to me...”
“If, and I mean...”
“Just suppose he starts slacking off or writing garbage.”
“suppose there's a situation like this.”