《Love Story in the 1970s》 S1·E6 (41:44)
HSK 5
tí diǎn yāo qiú ne yě bù guò fēn
提点要求呢 也不过分
“It wouldn't be unreasonable to ask for more.”
《Love Story in the 1970s》
S1·E6
TIMECODE: 41:44
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THE DIALOGUE REEL
tí diǎn yāo qiú ne yě bù guò fēn
CURRENT FOCUS
提点 要求呢 也不过 分
“It wouldn't be unreasonable to ask for more.”
[+1] FOLLOW-UP TURN
dàn shì a wǒ men yǒu shí jì kùn nán nǐ kàn nǐ a fǎn zhèng jiù yí gè rén
但是啊 我们有实际困难 你看你啊 反正就一个人
“But we have real constraints. You see, you're on your own.”
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Scene:
Workplace
Function:
HEDGING REFUSAL
Tone:
CONCILIATORY
Emotion:
RELUCTANCE
WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN (PRAGMATIC SUBTEXT)
“I understand you deserve this, but prepare yourself because I am about to say no.”
💡 Cultural Insight: Praising Before Refusing (Xianbao Houbian)
In Chinese managerial communication, acknowledging someone's merit or sacrifice before delivering unfavorable news preserves the listener's face and diffuses conflict.
INTENT TAGS:
#hedging
#preempting_refusal
#face_saving
#diplomatic_cushion
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2 CHUNKS · 1 PARTICLES
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
提点要求
SPOKEN CHUNK
to make a few demands or requests
A softening phrase used when referring to asking for conditions or favors.
不过分
SPOKEN CHUNK
not excessive, not unreasonable
Used to acknowledge that someone's request or reaction is entirely justified.
Modal Particle「呢」 (ne)
CHANGE OF STATE
Pauses the sentence to highlight the topic while creating a gentle, reflective rhythm.
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2 EXPR · 0 GRAMMAR
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
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