今日有幸一见 果然名不虚传
“It's an honor to meet you today. You truly live up to your reputation.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我早就有耳闻了 说您是城主面前最红的红人
“I've heard a lot about you. They say you are the mayor's favorite. It's an honor to meet you today.”
今日 有幸 一见 果然 名不虚传
“It's an honor to meet you today. You truly live up to your reputation.”
“I want to get on your good side by praising your fame.”
Paying high respect upon meeting an influential person is essential social etiquette in Chinese culture to grant face and ease future cooperation.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
fortunate to meet someone in person
A courteous set phrase used when meeting an esteemed or famous person for the first time.
to live up to one's reputation
A common idiom used to validate that someone or something is just as impressive as rumors suggest.