正在一步一步蚕食太后党的势力
“the Empress Dowager's faction's power step by step.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
是端王 他按照胥尧的计划
“It was Prince Duan's doing. He's following Xu Yao's plan, gradually eroding”
正在 一步一步 蚕食太后党的势力
“the Empress Dowager's faction's power step by step.”
“Just wait— the court is going to get lively again.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Chinese imperial history is marked by fierce factional infighting between consort kin, eunuchs, and imperial clans for control over the court.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
step by step; gradually
Use this phrase to emphasize steady, methodical progress over time.
to encroach upon; to nibble away like a silkworm
A vivid literary verb used in political, military, or market contexts to describe incremental takeover.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I'm openly aligned with the Empress Dowager's faction.”
“(has already extended deep into the imperial relatives.)”
“Her Majesty now holds absolute power and is at the height of her influence.”
“who would commit treason and usurp power.”
“you will surely be targeted by the Empress Dowager's and Prince Duan's factions—”
“Can't be the Empress Dowager's faction fighting among themselves.”