三顾茅庐相求 我才勉为其难
“After repeated requests, I reluctantly agreed”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
想竭力保皇家平安
“wished to keep the imperial clan safe.”
三顾茅庐 相求 我才 勉为其难
“After repeated requests, I reluctantly agreed”
离开星卿宫来到了这里 做了大梁的国师
“to leave Starhaven Sect and come here to serve as your Prophet.”
“Remember that you begged me to serve, so do not take my service for granted.”
Chinese cultural lore idealizes reclusive sages who feign reluctance when summoned by rulers, ensuring their autonomy and demanding royal humility.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to make repeated, humble visits to enlist a talented person
An essential historical idiom derived from Liu Bei repeatedly seeking Zhuge Liang; use it to describe earnest recruitment of top talent.
to reluctantly agree to undertake something beyond one's liking or ability
A polite formula used either for false modesty or to emphasize that one did someone a major personal favor.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Just like the Three Visits to the Hut, I've come twice now!”
“I chased down again and again,”
“Even Liu Bei had to knock more than once, right?”
“to have Mr. Mao recommend me.”
“Physician Luo only ever wanted to climb the ladder.”
“Huan'e House gathers like-minded folk,”