他们一定是 看在您的分上
“They must have spoken favorably”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
也很满意
“in the Censorate.”
他们 一定是 看在您的分上
“They must have spoken favorably”
才美言了几句
“just for your sake.”
“I take no credit for their praise; it is entirely due to your enormous influence and prestige.”
Subordinates in Chinese professional hierarchies often deflect compliments upward to give face to superiors, demonstrating both modesty and political acumen.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
for the sake of; out of consideration for
Commonly used to show that an action was granted due to relationship, status, or goodwill toward a specific person.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“For the sake of us being compatriots,”
“Since you are so nice,”
“Seeing how miserable you are,”
“[deep, distorted voice] For fuck's sake.”
“Now that's a good point. It shows you're a responsible person.”
“out of respect for you also being a mother,”