秦莞言尽于此 还望夫人三思
“I, Qin Wan, have said all I can. I hope you will consider it carefully, Madam.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
只有拼了命舍弃这一切 你和一双儿女才有出头之日
“you have no choice but to risk everything and leave this all behind. Only then will you and your children have a chance for a better life.”
秦莞 言尽于此 还望夫人 三思
“I, Qin Wan, have said all I can. I hope you will consider it carefully, Madam.”
九娘子
“Miss Qin.”
“I have warned you for the last time; your fate is in your own hands now.”
Referring to oneself by one's own given name rather than 'I' maintains solemnity, humility, and decorum in classical Chinese interpersonal hierarchy.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
I have said all I have to say; that is my final word.
A literary idiom used to draw a firm line and signal that advice or warnings have concluded.
I nevertheless hope that; pray reconsider.
A formal and respectful phrase used in written or elevated speech to convey an earnest request.
to think twice; to ponder carefully
Derived from classical idiom '三思而后行', used when cautioning someone against rash action.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Qin Wan, help me!”
“I surely won't let you down.”
“Qin Wan! -Little Wan'er! -Are you alright? Little Wan'er!”
“Am I supposed to live out my life as Qin Wan?”
“Looks like I need to meet with Madam Qin again.”
“Besides, fame and wealth are not what I pursue.”