如此好墨 必定榜上有名
“Such good ink will definitely be on the list.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
作为李家的初选之墨 是由本官做主直选的
“as the primary selection ink of the Li family personally.”
如此好墨 必定 榜上有名
“Such good ink will definitely be on the list.”
至于 正选嘛
“As for the final selection...”
“You will easily pass the initial round, but winning the final spot is an entirely different matter.”
In historical China, inclusion on an imperial selection list often depended heavily on the personal favor and discretion of presiding officials, making praise from an officer a loaded political signal.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to make the honor roll; to be among the successful candidates
A classic four-character idiom frequently used to indicate passing competitive exams or gaining formal recognition on an official list.
such; so; in this manner
A formal written or archaic spoken equivalent of '这么' or '这样', commonly found in period dramas and formal registers.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Needless to say, this is fine piece of ink.”
“can't afford to always use good ink.”
“only make a few good pieces of ink in their lifetime.”
“can we try this ink ourselves to see its brilliance?”
“Ink like this— I would rather not make it!”
“making a simple and useful ink would also be worthwhile.”