将军近两年的身子骨一日不如一日
“Over the past two years, the General has been growing weaker.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
不敢欺瞒娘子
“Let me be honest.”
将军近两年的 身子骨 一日不如一日
“Over the past two years, the General has been growing weaker.”
其实 没有生辰礼的卸甲
“Actually, whether he did or didn't disarm,”
“He is in far worse shape than he lets on, and time is running out.”
In traditional Chinese culture, figures of authority often conceal failing health to maintain stability and prevent panic among subordinates or family.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
bodily constitution or physical health
A colloquial yet respectful way to refer to the overall physical stamina and health of an individual, often used for seniors.
getting worse by the day; declining progressively
An idiomatic four-character structure used to describe worsening health, economic situations, or conditions over time.
