Are you sure?
Neutral Depends on context
What it really means
Often a polite warning meaning "I think you are wrong" or "please check again". It gives you a last chance to change your mind without losing face.
Chinese explanation
常是礼貌的提醒，意思是"我觉得你错了""请再确认一下"。它给你一个不丢面子改主意的最后机会。
Example conversation
A: I'm sure the essay deadline is next Friday.
B: Are you sure? The portal says this Friday.
A: …Let me check again.
A：我确定论文下周五截止。
B：你确定吗？系统上写的是这周五。
A：……我再看看。
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