对不起 我以为 你以为你以为的
“I'm sorry. I thought... What did you”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我说你事怎么这么多呀
“Why are you so meddlesome?”
对不起 我以为 你以为你以为的
“I'm sorry. I thought... What did you”
就是你以为的是吗
“think?”
“I'm sorry, I didn't mean to cause trouble, I just assumed things were different.”
In Chinese arguments, repeating '你以为' (you thought) aggressively dismisses the other party's excuses as self-centered and unfounded.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
sorry / I apologize
The standard explicit apology formula in Mandarin.
I thought / I mistakenly assumed
Frequently used to introduce a mistaken belief or assumption that led to an error or misunderstanding.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I'm sorry. I didn't mean to. I didn't mean to.”
“I'm sorry. I'll kneel to you.”
“Sorry. I just feel so bad.”
“I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.”
“I'm sorry. I've already left.”
“Sorry. I have a few questions to ask and it just takes a while.”
“I'm sorry. I messed everything up today.”
“I'm sorry. I-I didn't mean to hide it from you.”
“Sorry. I really didn't mean to.”
“Sorry. That wasn't on purpose.”
“I'm sorry. I really didn't mean to.”
“Sorry. I'll go and buy you another one.”