能做出为国和亲
“and that agreeing to a marriage alliance for the country”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“I also thought my status was noble,”
能做出为国和亲
“and that agreeing to a marriage alliance for the country”
“would be the greatest sacrifice of my life.”
“I believed my royal status meant freedom, but it only made me a pawn to be sacrificed.”
In imperial Chinese history, noblewomen and princesses were frequently dispatched to marry nomadic or foreign rulers to stave off war, serving as political sacrifices despite their elite status.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to enter a diplomatic marriage alliance for the state
A historical term referring to royal women sent to marry foreign rulers to secure peace.
to carry out; to make (a decision or sacrifice)
Commonly paired with actions requiring substantial willpower or sacrifice.
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“died for the country.”
“♪ If I fall like dust into the gloom ♪ Two people devoted to the country”
“I have done my duty for the country.”
“serving the country is filial piety.”
“I will always remain loyal to my country,”
“If he wants to serve the country, fine, let him stay.”