再赴贡举
“and he may once again sit for the imperial examinations.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
再赴贡举
“and he may once again sit for the imperial examinations.”
如若登科
“and he may once again sit for the imperial examinations. Should he pass, he shall be appointed according to merit.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In ancient China, the imperial examination was virtually the sole legitimate path for disgraced individuals or commoners to restore family honor and gain high office.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to attend or participate again
A formal, literary compound used to describe setting out for a major journey, exam, or duty once more.
the imperial civil examination system
A classical historical term specifically referring to the imperial examinations.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“But later, in a provincial exam,”
“Why don't you go study and take the imperial exams too?”
“You still have the metropolitan exam”
“I'd like to invite you to my residence for a chat.”
“Don't tell me you're giving up the spring exams?”
“if he really takes the exam,”