阿璃在家闲不住 恨不得连夜骑马奔来
“Li couldn't wait at home. She wished to ride here overnight.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“I thought you arrive at the Si hour. Why are you here so early?”
阿璃 在家 闲不住 恨不得 连夜 骑马 奔来
“Li couldn't wait at home. She wished to ride here overnight.”
来 这边请
“Here, this way please.”
“Ah-Li was just too eager and restless at home; she couldn't wait another second to come see you.”
One of the twelve two-hour periods in traditional Chinese timekeeping, corresponding to 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. In historical drama contexts, it is frequently used to specify meeting times.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
cannot stay idle; always restless or keeping busy
A common colloquial expression describing someone who is naturally energetic, active, or accustomed to constant work.
itching to; dying to; wishing one could
A psychological verb followed by an action that is often exaggerated or impractical, expressing extreme eagerness or impatience.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“The carriage that took them out of town is back.”
“Master, that won't do!”
“You should be staying at the police station. Why did you come out?”
“She is not here. We are closed. Please come back tomorrow.”
“Boss, there are many people here. Why don't you sit in the private room? No need.”
“Master's life is my life. If you go out and get caught,”