可是江京兆有恙
“Is Prefect Jiang unwell?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“I heard you've been visiting physicians in private.”
可是 江京兆 有恙
“Is Prefect Jiang unwell?”
“His Highness happens to know a highly skilled physician.”
“Tell me the truth, is Governor Jiang sick?”
In classical Chinese etiquette, directly saying someone was 'sick' was seen as ominous or impolite, so refined terms like 'you yang' were preferred.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to be unwell; to fall ill (classical/formal)
A formal, literary euphemism for being sick, frequently used in historical dramas when asking about an esteemed person's health.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Focus on finding Jiang Honghai. Yes, sir. I'm on it.”
“Is Jiang Ji also dead?”
“and need your help.”
“See if Jiang Honghai was caught by the camera.”
“Hearing about Du Zhaoji's absence, the caller was panicked.”
“That's kinda unlikely these days, KJ.”