还是不能给我一个解释
“But you just can't give me an explanation,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我都可以
“I'll say yes.”
还是不能给我一个解释
“But you just can't give me an explanation,”
对吗
“can you?”
“You're still dodging and won't give me any straight answers, will you?”
In Chinese interpersonal interactions, when misunderstandings, concealment, or conflicts occur, the wronged party places great importance on whether the other person is willing to proactively and honestly explain the situation (known as 'gei ge jiao dai'). This is not only about uncovering the truth, but fundamentally about showing respect for the relationship.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to give someone an explanation; to account for something
A very common collocation in both spoken and written Chinese, often used when holding someone accountable or demanding clarification of a misunderstanding.
still cannot; still unable to
The adverb 'hai shi' emphasizes that despite elapsed time or multiple attempts, the situation remains unchanged, often conveying a sense of helplessness or dissatisfaction.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“give me an explanation about Che?”
“I never gave you an explanation.”
“Why not?”
“explain about the incident at Huan'e House.”