若将军不弃
“If the General does not object,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
明年将军率兵守卫瑾州
“-Next year, General will lead troops to guard Jinzhou. -Good wine.”
若将军不弃
“If the General does not object,”
孤愿同行
“I wish to go with you...”
“I am extending the honor of joining you, assuming you welcome my presence.”
Even high-ranking rulers in historical China adopted self-effacing politeness ('不弃') to show magnanimity and win military loyalty.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
if you do not mind / if you do not disdain
A highly courteous classical formula used to propose companionship, cooperation, or gifts modestly.
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“General Chu wouldn't let that happen.”
“General, do not blame yourself.”
“You need not ask, General.”
“Since you've decided to protect the people of this city,”
“That's why you're still single, General.”
“Let the General rest. Yes, you should go. I'll stay with the General.”