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《Love Beyond the Grave》 S1·E17 (02:31) HSK 3
nǐ kě yào duō bāng wǒ zài líng zhǔ miàn qián měi yán jǐ jù a

你可要多帮我 在灵主面前 美言几句啊

“you must help me out before Her Grace. Put in a good word for me.”

《Love Beyond the Grave》 S1·E17
TIMECODE: 02:31 · 1080P MASTER AUDIO

THE DIALOGUE REEL

1+1+1 SPOKEN CONTINUITY
[-1] PREVIOUS TURN dà gē

大哥

“Sir,”

nǐ kě yào duō bāng wǒ zài líng zhǔ miàn qián měi yán jǐ jù a CURRENT FOCUS

你可要多帮我 在灵主面前 美言几句 啊

“you must help me out before Her Grace. Put in a good word for me.”

[+1] FOLLOW-UP TURN dà gē

大哥

“Sir.”

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Scene: Historical & Court
Function: SOLICITING FAVOR
Tone: PLEADING
Emotion: ANXIETY
WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN (PRAGMATIC SUBTEXT)

Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.

💡 Cultural Insight: Intercession and Patronage

In hierarchical power structures, gaining favor often depends on peers or intermediaries speaking well of you to supreme leaders.

INTENT TAGS: #favor_seeking #flattery #lobbying #plea
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LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES

2 CHUNKS · 1 PARTICLES
美言几句 SPOKEN CHUNK

say a few good words; put in a good word

A common set phrase used when asking someone to advocate favorably for you before an authority figure or boss.

在……面前 SPOKEN CHUNK

in front of; before someone

Used to establish the presence of an authority or third party where an action takes place.

Modal Particle「啊」 (a) CHANGE OF STATE

Softens the imperative request while conveying urgency and an earnest plea.

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VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS

1 EXPR · 0 GRAMMAR
COLLOQUIAL EXPRESSIONS:
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