更是三人成虎
“they grow from exaggeration.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“As for rumors on the streets,”
更 是 三人成虎
“they grow from exaggeration.”
不足为信
“They're not worth trusting.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Using classical four-character idioms like 三人成虎 (derived from Warring States historical parables) lends intellectual authority and persuasive power to an argument.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
repeated rumors become accepted as fact
A classical four-character idiom (chengyu) used to criticize gullibility and warn against believing gossip just because many repeat it.
all the more / even more so
Used to introduce an amplified assessment or comparison.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Are fierce as tigers and wolves.”
“We're surrounded now.”
“We're surrounded now.”
“we'll form a triangle of power”
“intimidated everyone.”
“There's... A big tiger!”