父亲呢 又一心在仕途上
“And my father has been fully focused on his career.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“However, because my mother [General Account of Household Expenses for Gu Mansion, Director of the Treasury] has been bedridden for years, they were neglected.”
父亲呢 又 一心 在仕途上
“And my father has been fully focused on his career.”
“So there isn't much profit. I hope you won't mind, Second Aunt.”
“Do not blame us for the poor revenue; my father is engaged in honorable public service, not petty trade.”
In imperial China, scholarly officialdom held higher social status than commerce, making public service an unimpeachable excuse for neglecting business profits.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
wholeheartedly; solely focused on
Used as an adverbial modifier to describe someone completely devoted to a single objective.
official career path; civil service
A formal term denoting government office or pursuit of imperial examinations.
Pauses the topic to mark contrast or introduce a new subject for consideration.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I guess you have something important to say.”
“My father, also acting to protect the country's foundation,”
“Father found out later and scolded me.”
“When my father feels better,”
“The father abandons his duty, and children forsake theirs.”
“The father abandons his duty, and children forsake theirs.”