想必柳刺史收到信儿就该回了
“Prefect Liu should be on his way back once he gets the message.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“But I heard the Prefect's wife isn't feeling well.”
想必 柳刺史 收到信儿 就该 回 了
“Prefect Liu should be on his way back once he gets the message.”
坏了
“This is bad.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In traditional Chinese society, an illness in the primary household or regarding an heir demands an official's immediate return regardless of official duties.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
presumably; most likely
Use this formal adverb when drawing a logical inference from known circumstances.
receive word; get the message
An authentic spoken colloquialism for receiving news or updates.
ought to right away; should then
Expresses an expected or logical consequence occurring immediately after a condition.
Indicates a newly anticipated change of state or expected event.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Besides, Prefect Liu has already returned.”
“That would likely require a full autopsy of Prefect Liu.”
“After separating from you,”
“There's been progress in Prefect Liu's case.”
“We only wish to see justice done for Prefect Liu.”
“For the prefect to die under such suspicious circumstances”