宋青松是魏阳出了名的老狐狸
“Song Qingsong is known to be a sneaky fox in Weiyang.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“He put a woman in the hospital. How is he a good guy?”
宋青松是魏阳 出了名的 老狐狸
“Song Qingsong is known to be a sneaky fox in Weiyang.”
“We can't just approach him with Lili's testimony.”
“Don't underestimate this guy; if we charge in recklessly, we'll lose.”
In Chinese culture, a fox consistently symbolizes craftiness and deceit, and calling an adversary an 'old fox' underscores both their cunning nature and extensive street smarts.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
notoriously known; well known for
Use this phrase before an adjective or noun to indicate that someone has a widespread reputation, often a notorious one.
old fox; cunning and sly person
A common colloquial idiom used to describe an experienced, slippery, and deceitful individual.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I've figured out what to do about him.”
“Trying to deal with someone like Song Qingsong, you are still too green.”
“Song Qingsong wants me to turn myself in.”
“I don't know anything now. Go ask Song Qingsong. I don't know anything. Ask Song Qingsong.”
“If any words Song Qingsong said were true,”
“We're not sure that Song Qingsong is a bad guy, right?”