县主为我们做了这么多 全都白费了
“You did so much for us, and it all went to waste.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
也不至于会被陷害入狱
“You wouldn't have been framed and jailed either.”
县主为我们 做了这么多 全都 白费了
“You did so much for us, and it all went to waste.”
含笑
“Hanxiao,”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In traditional Chinese social hierarchies, subordinates feel intense debt and sorrow when a benevolent high-ranking benefactor suffers on their account.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
did so much for us
A common structure to acknowledge someone's considerable effort or sacrifice on one's behalf.
all went completely to waste
Use this phrase to emphasize total frustration when strenuous efforts yield zero results.
Signifies a completed state and change of situation, reinforcing the finality of their efforts being ruined.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Your Ladyship. Our years of friendship have gone to waste?”
“Your Ladyship, please don't misunderstand us.”
“Your Ladyship. I almost forgot if you didn't mention it.”
“Your Ladyship, we'll go make something in the kitchen. Let's eat at home tonight.”
“Your Ladyship, you look unwell.”
“Your Ladyship, you should know”