这查归查 不可伤了脸面
“Although we must investigate, we shouldn't damage his reputation.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“However, Lord Wang is a Senior Minister after all.”
这 查归查 不可 伤了脸面
“Although we must investigate, we shouldn't damage his reputation.”
陛下
“Your Majesty.”
“Be careful how far you push this; preserving his status is crucial to keeping political peace.”
In traditional Chinese officialdom, preserving the public dignity of senior ministers was essential for administrative stability, often taking precedence over thorough enforcement.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
investigation is fine, but...
A classic 'V归V' construction used to concede that an action is valid while immediately setting a boundary or condition on how it should be carried out.
damage one's face or public dignity
Use when warning someone against publicly humiliating or disrespecting a respected person.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“it'll be great if there's nothing wrong with them after the investigation result is released.”
“Ask and investigate whatever you want. I'm totally clean.”
“If we don't investigate, we might take the blame later.”
“investigate what needs to be investigated.”
“Investigate it carefully. Investigate it ruthlessly. We must find solid evidence.”
“Of course I will. And I'll get to the bottom of it.”