只不过我这会儿有点忙
“It's just that I'm quite busy today.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
那肯定是收留啊
“Of course I can.”
只不过 我 这会儿有点忙
“It's just that I'm quite busy today.”
你要是觉得无趣
“If you feel bored,”
“You can stay, but don't expect me to entertain you right now because I have things to do.”
Chinese social norms emphasize being hospitable ('收留'), but to avoid seeming neglectful, a host will explicitly excuse themselves beforehand if busy.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
it is just that; only that
Commonly used to introduce a mild caveat, exception, or slight restriction without rejecting the main premise.
right now; at this moment
Very common Northern/colloquial Mandarin time expression for 'at this moment'.