不好意思 麻烦你一下 我打听一下啊
“excuse me. Sorry to bother you. Where can I find”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
小伙子
“Hey, man,”
不好意思 麻烦你一下 我 打听一下 啊
“excuse me. Sorry to bother you. Where can I find”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Chinese speakers frequently stack multiple softening phrases (不好意思, 麻烦你, 打听一下) to show modesty and respect when interrupting a stranger.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
excuse me / pardon me
A very common polite opener used when disturbing someone or getting their attention.
sorry to trouble you for a moment
A polite formula used before making a request or asking a favor.
to ask about / to inquire
A softening colloquial phrase used when inquiring about information or directions.
Softens the inquiry, making the approach friendlier and less abrupt.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Excuse me, may I ask...”
“Sorry, I happen to be busy that day too.”
“Sorry, could you wait just a moment?”
“Excuse me, can I get through?”