我不是说你。Wǒ bù shì shuō nǐ.
Literally: “I’m not criticising you.”
Similar phrase in Chinese: 我不怪你 Wǒ bù guài nǐ (“I’m not blaming you.”)
Function: Used to preface something critical you’re about to say and urge the other person not to be offended by it.
Near-equivalent phrase in English: “I’m not criticising you.” or “I’m not having a go at you.” (Aussie English) or “No offense.”
