得罪 吴兄 失陪一下
“My apologies. Excuse me for a moment, Mr. Wu.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
得罪 得罪 自罚一杯
“My apologies. I'll drink...”
得罪 吴兄 失陪一下
“My apologies. Excuse me for a moment, Mr. Wu.”
多有打扰
“Sorry for the interruption.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese social and dining culture, slipping away unnoticed is considered rude; one must formally beg leave from table companions using humble fixed expressions.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
pardon me / offense (apologetic formula)
A highly formal, classical formula used to apologize for a social breach or inconvenience.
excuse me for a moment / step away briefly
The standard polite formula used when stepping away from guests or companions at a gathering.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Thank you, Mr. Wu. Thank you, Mr. Wu. -To Mr. Wu. -Thank you for your hospitality!”
“Please continue to look after me in the future, Mr. Wu.”
“After that, Mr. Wu closed the firm.”
“Thank you for speaking up, Wu.”
“They are friends with Young Master Wu,”
“Seems like you two have business to settle. I'll excuse myself then.”