不也是一表人才 年轻有为
“Your son Tianyang is similarly admirable and accomplished at this young age.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
穆阳侯莫只夸林娘子了 我看令郎天养
“Marquis, do not praise only Lady Lin. Your son Tianyang is similarly admirable and accomplished at this young age.”
不也是 一表人才 年轻有为
“Your son Tianyang is similarly admirable and accomplished at this young age.”
瞧我这记性
“How forgetful of me. Lady Lin, I haven't properly introduced you yet.”
“Let me flatter your son to make you look good and stay in your good graces.”
In Chinese social interaction, praising the host's children is a prime way of 'giving face' (gei mianzi) to the parents, cementing social goodwill.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
a person of impressive appearance; fine-looking man
A standard set compliment for a respectable young man's dignity, stature, and handsome looks.
young and promising; capable and accomplished at a young age
A frequent idiom used by elders or peers to flatter a competent younger person.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Look at you—young and promising,”
“That young man was brave and dashing.”
“You've grown into a handsome young man.”
“My senior was a talent.”
“You're quite a genius.”