平叔 强龙不压地头蛇 等到了之后
“Uncle Ping, a powerful outsider can't compete with a local. When you get there,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
好
“Okay.”
平叔 强龙不压地头蛇 等到 了之后
“Uncle Ping, a powerful outsider can't compete with a local. When you get there,”
“go pay our respects to the local bosses.”
“No matter how influential we are at home, we must play by their local rules here.”
Chinese social culture historically emphasizes regional networking, acknowledging that local networks hold immense leverage over influential outside figures.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
even a mighty dragon cannot suppress the local snake; outsiders should not cross local powers
A classic proverb advising travelers, businessmen, or officials to show deference to established local authority.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Local ties beat foreign might.”
“You mentioned earlier that Uncle Ping sent a letter?”
“Qingpu, ask Mr. Ping to send two men to watch him closely.”
“Uncle Yong, don't worry! I'll definitely work harder next year.”
“It's all right, Uncle. He's had a hard life too.”
“Uncle Xia hasn't been laid to rest yet.”