让他行事作九番衡量
“reminding him to think 9 times before acting.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
压一压他
“just to temper him,”
让他行事作九番衡量
“reminding him to think 9 times before acting.”
“He hasn't let me down these past few years.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese pedagogical and bureaucratic tradition, mentors deliberately suppress or challenge talented proteges to instill humility, prudence, and emotional maturity.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to handle matters or conduct oneself
A formal, written or historical register term referring to how one behaves and executes decisions.
to deliberate meticulously multiple times
An elevated, classical expression emphasizing thorough consideration and caution before acting.
