遵崇佛法受此屈辱
“and a believer in Buddhism,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
儿臣身为南赵子民
“As a subject of Nanzhao”
遵崇佛法 受此屈辱
“and a believer in Buddhism,”
自然生气
“how could I not be angry?”
“My anger is completely justified because our imperial honor and faith were insulted.”
When addressing imperial parents, princes must frame emotional outbursts around collective duty, state religion, or national dignity to avoid accusations of insolence.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to suffer such humiliation
A formal, literary idiom used when an unbearable insult to dignity or prestige has occurred.
Buddhist dharma / teachings
Standard formal term referring to the doctrines and practices of Buddhism.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
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“without violating the pure precepts of Nanzhao Buddhism.”
“not be humiliated”
“and have studied the teachings for years.”
“and carry this shame for the rest of their lives.”
“According to the Buddhist customs of Nanzhao,”
“so she can only submit to fate.”