南赵给一个交代
“give us an explanation.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
定要
“Nanzhao must”
南赵 给一个交代
“give us an explanation.”
外臣告退
“I shall take my leave.”
“Nanzhao will be held accountable for this, and there will be consequences if you don't answer.”
In Chinese culture, 'giving a jiaodai' means providing an acceptable account or rectification that restores moral balance and face to the wronged party.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
give an explanation; account for one's actions
Essential idiom used when holding someone responsible for a wrong or demanding satisfactory closure.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“If the King of Nanzhao is willing to investigate the case,”
“Nanzhao values it no less, if not more.”
“Nanzhao will be yours to rule.”
“Nanzhao didn't designate their target after all.”
“Nanzhao truly made a bold move.”
“Nanzhao has evil intentions.”