休怪本侯不讲情面
“do not blame me for showing no mercy.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
若有人再胆敢欺瞒
“If anyone dares to hide something from me again,”
休怪 本侯 不讲情面
“do not blame me for showing no mercy.”
穆阳侯大恩我等不敢忘 绝不敢忘
“We dare not forget your great kindness. - Never dare to forget. - Never dare to forget.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Relational feelings and mutual face usually soften rigid enforcement in Chinese culture; declaring an intention to ignore them signals that all diplomatic leniency has ended.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
do not blame; do not hold it against me
Used in formal or theatrical contexts to introduce an ultimatum or harsh consequence.
to show no mercy; to leave no room for personal feelings or favoritism
Useful when emphasizing that rules, discipline, or retribution will be enforced strictly without leniency.
