偏偏遇上个黑心掌柜
“but I happened to run into a dishonest shopkeeper”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“I clearly pawned it as a redeemable pawn,”
偏偏 遇上个黑心掌柜
“but I happened to run into a dishonest shopkeeper”
“who sold it to some dim-witted young gentleman.”
“It wasn't my fault; I was swindled by a dishonest shopkeeper.”
In historical China, pawnshops often preyed on vulnerable customers, making 'unscrupulous shopkeeper' a well-known cultural trope.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
contrary to expectations; perversely; just as bad luck would have it
Use to express frustration when an unfortunate event happens at the worst possible time.
unscrupulous; crooked; evil-hearted
Commonly modifies merchants, bosses, or businesses that cheat customers.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“that dishonest shopkeeper cheated you out of 20 taels?”
“Our manager doesn't mean to slight you.”
“Don't cause trouble for Manager Yu.”
“his manager must be a wonderful person, too.”
“Don't you think their boss is too shady?”
“Don't tell me the bookshop owner gave it to you again.”