也算是有头有脸的人物
“in the French Concession after all.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我在法租界
“I'm a man of some standing”
也算是 有头有脸 的人 物
“in the French Concession after all.”
“Is it really that easy to just arrest me casually?”
“Don't mess with me; I'm somebody of stature around here, and you can't just bully or arrest me without consequences.”
Chinese culture places immense importance on 'face' (mianzi) and social prestige. The phrase 'you tou you lian' (having head and face) directly reflects an individual's influence and sense of entitlement to privileged protection within a specific social network.
A distinct historical administrative territory in modern China (especially in old Shanghai) that had independent judicial and police jurisdiction, often serving as a unique arena for political maneuvering and sanctuary.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
having social status, prestige, and respectability; prominent
A common colloquial idiom used to describe people of prominence or reputation in a certain circle or society; often used as an attributive or predicate.
can be considered as; at least qualifies as
A common spoken chunk that superficially sounds modest or concessive, but in this context is used to emphasize that one's status cannot be disregarded.
