不知黎王驾到 未曾远迎 还望莫怪
“I didn't know you were coming, Prince Li. Forgive my lack of welcome.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
不知 黎王 驾到 未曾远迎 还望 莫怪
“I didn't know you were coming, Prince Li. Forgive my lack of welcome.”
殿下请坐
“Please take a seat.”
“Please excuse my breach of protocol, Your Highness; no disrespect was intended.”
In traditional China, status dictated where a host met a guest; failing to meet a superior outside required an immediate, standardized apology to show deference.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
failed to come out and welcome you from afar
A classic set phrase used in traditional hospitality to apologize for not meeting an honored guest at the entrance.
I hope you will not take offense / blame me
A polite formulaic closing asking the listener to overlook a minor lapse in protocol or courtesy.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Who'd have thought Prince Li intended to rebel behind our backs?”
“It seems Prince Li fled via the secret canal. What do you plan to do?”
“This is Princess Li. How dare you stop her?”
“Princess Li was already heartbroken over Prince Li's death.”
“What happened? Where is Prince Li?”
“Prince Li's case has already occupied all your time.”