不好意思 我就说这个意思啊
“Sorry, I'm just trying to make a point.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
拍桌子
“We slammed tables.”
不好意思 我就说 这个 意思啊
“Sorry, I'm just trying to make a point.”
没事
“It's fine.”
“I may have lost my temper, but I stand by what I said and I'm not backing down.”
In Chinese discourse, starting an objection or confrontation with '不好意思' preserves basic social politeness while allowing the speaker to firmly assert their viewpoint.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
excuse me / I am sorry
Commonly used as a mild apology or hedge before delivering an awkward truth or firm stance.
that is exactly what I mean
Used to insist on one's point or clarify an uncompromising opinion.
Adds an explanatory, slightly defensive ring to confirm the speaker's true intent.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Well, sorry about that. I take back what I said.”
“[Next Episode] Sorry, I'm the president.”
“Sorry, I understand how you feel.”
“Sorry, we're closed for the day.”
“Excuse me. [chuckles] I didn't mean to keep you.”
“Sorry, I'm late.”
“Sorry. I'm not feeling very well today.”
“Sorry, I'm rushing a draft. I don't have time to chat.”
“Sorry, but I'd like to interrupt.”