是儿臣辜负了母后的一片好心
“I've failed your kindness.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
是儿臣不孝
“I've been unfilial!”
是儿臣 辜负 了母后的 一片好心
“I've failed your kindness.”
求母后开恩
“I beg you for mercy”
“I know you are furious, so I will take the blame to calm your anger.”
In imperial China, an emperor or prince must balance absolute filial respect toward the Empress Mother with political survival, often requiring extreme self-abasement.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to fail to live up to; to let down
Commonly paired with expectations, kindness, or trust (e.g., 辜负期望, 辜负好意).
good intentions; genuine kindness
Used to acknowledge someone's benevolent motives, even if the outcome was unfavorable.
Marks the completion of an action, emphasizing that the failure or disappointment has already occurred.