我不是一直当警察吗
“Haven't I been a cop all along?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“But I need to tell you about it.”
我不是一直当警察吗
“Haven't I been a cop all along?”
“As you know, I've always been a cop, but hear me out—I need to tell you what I've been thinking about myself.”
In Chinese society, the police profession is traditionally associated with traits such as uprightness, sternness, and an energetic, no-nonsense demeanor; speakers often invoke this stereotype to open up deeper discussions about job burnout, personality mismatches, or life turning points.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
Haven't I always been...? / As you know, I...
A rhetorical question pattern often used at the beginning of a conversation to recall shared background information, paving the way for explaining reasons or stating key points.
Used at the end of a rhetorical question to prompt the listener to confirm a known fact, helping to build consensus and transition to a new point.
