说好了要请殿下看戏
“I promised to show you a good show.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
要不要向我许愿
“Will you state your wish?”
说好了 要请殿下 看戏
“I promised to show you a good show.”
“So, I won't have you lift a finger.”
“You are supposed to be an esteemed guest enjoying the show, not embarrassing yourself by going on stage.”
In traditional imperial hierarchy, royalty were expected to maintain strict dignity and distance from stage performers, making it improper for them to perform publicly.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
agreed upon; having promised
A common spoken collocation used to hold someone to a prior mutual agreement or promise.
treat someone to watch an opera or play
Used when hosting someone for entertainment, combining '请' (to treat/invite) with an activity.
Marks the completion and solidification of the mutual agreement.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“This humble man greets Your Highness.”
“I want to join him in death.”
“Eldest Prince, I'm sure you can tell that.”
“Please enlighten me, Your Highness.”
“Please, Your Highness, take care of your health.”
“are dying to watch you take a hit.”