宋郁之本该避其锋芒
“Song Yuzhi should've avoided it,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
对方有备而来
“The opponent was prepared.”
宋郁之 本该 避其锋芒
“Song Yuzhi should've avoided it,”
徐徐图之才是
“biding his time.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Classical Chinese strategic thinking heavily prizes yielding before superior force and waiting for the right moment rather than facing strength head-on.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to avoid the brunt of the enemy's attack; to stay clear of the spearhead
A classical idiom derived from military strategy, advising against direct confrontation when an opponent is at their strongest.
should have; ought to have
Used to express an unfulfilled obligation or a course of action that was neglected in hindsight.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Song Yuzhi would already be dead.”
“Song Yuzhi has been taking care of you.”
“Song Yuzhi, what's wrong with you?”
“it's for Song Yuzhi and Zhao's good.”
“leave with Song Yuzhi.”
“Scared I'd drive Song Yuzhi crazy?”