本将军可担不起故交二字
“I don't deserve the term "acquaintance."”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
那可就太好了
“That is wonderful.”
本将军可 担不起 故交二字
“I don't deserve the term "acquaintance."”
长玉
“Changyu...”
“We are not friends, so don't try to act close to me.”
Using feigned modesty like 'cannot bear such an honor' is a classic Chinese rhetorical device to cold-shoulder someone and set strict boundaries.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
cannot bear; cannot afford; cannot accept (honorific title)
Literally means cannot carry the weight of an honor, often used sarcastically to reject someone's false flattery.
old acquaintance; old friend
A literary term for a long-time friend or acquaintance, commonly used in formal or period contexts.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“You mean I am unworthy of your spear?”
“How could he be friends with a general?”
“Then, do you have any conclusion about me?”
“General Chu wouldn't let that happen.”
“If the General does not object,”
“I believe you've had a surefire plan.”