皇上一气之下将她打入冷宫
“and in a fit of anger, His Majesty consigned her to the Cold Palace.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Concubine Yu had a fierce quarrel with His Majesty,”
皇上 一气之下 将她 打入冷宫
“and in a fit of anger, His Majesty consigned her to the Cold Palace.”
但是这庾嫔非但不认错
“But instead of admitting her fault,”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese imperial history, 'Lenggong' refers to the desolate quarters where disgraced consorts were isolated, symbolizing total political and social ruin.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
in a fit of rage; in anger
Used to describe an impulsive, consequential decision made out of sudden fury.
banish to the cold palace; relegate to oblivion
Historically means banishing an imperial consort; metaphorically used today for casting something aside or sidelining someone.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“the Emperor wants to make you his Noble Consort!”
“and the Emperor has already found a new love.”
“take her to the Cold Palace. -Yes, Your Majesty! -Yes, Your Majesty! Await the Emperor's judgment.”