今日冒昧前来
“There is a matter”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
今日 冒昧前来
“There is a matter”
是有件事
“I'm hoping you could shed some light on.”
“Pardon my intrusion, but I have an urgent matter that requires your attention.”
In traditional Chinese etiquette, visitors use humble phrases like 'maomei' (rashly/presumptuously) to acknowledge the burden of their visit and offer face to the host.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to take the liberty of coming; to intrude uninvited
A highly formal, polite idiom used when visiting someone unannounced or asking a superior or acquaintance for an unexpected favor.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I'm visiting unannounced. I really apologize.”
“I came here without notice. Apologies for my rudeness.”
“You're here pretty early today.”