实乃为我大唐之栋梁
“All of you are the pillars of Great Tang.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
实乃 为 我大唐 之 栋梁
“All of you are the pillars of Great Tang.”
臣等愿为陛下
“We are willing”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In imperial China, loyal and capable officials were referred to as architectural pillars supporting the dynasty, signifying immense royal favor.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
truly is / indeed is
A highly formal classical connective used to emphasize a definitive fact or judgment.
pillar of the state / mainstay
Metaphorical idiom used to describe crucial, capable individuals who uphold an organization or nation.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“[Diligent and Virtuous] are indeed the pillars of Great Yin.”
“You devoted yourself wholly to Great Tang,”
“your husband is one of the best in Tang.”