针灸之术我也略懂一二
“I know some acupuncture as well.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
郎中如何说
“What did the physician say?”
针灸之术我也 略懂一二
“I know some acupuncture as well.”
“I feel much better already. Thank you for your concern.”
“I know enough acupuncture to help you out if you would like me to try.”
In Chinese etiquette, claiming expertise outright is viewed as boastful; claiming to 'only know a little' (略懂一二) signals both competence and polite refinement.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to know a little bit about; to have some modest knowledge of
A quintessential polite Chinese formula used to downplay one's competence when offering a skill or sharing knowledge.
the art and technique of acupuncture
A traditional, slightly formal phrase referring to Chinese acupuncture practices.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I administered acupuncture. I didn't do anything.”
“How can you meddle with my acupuncture kit?”
“I learned some massage. Can I give you a massage?”
“I know a bit about herbal remedies myself.”
“Let me try. I learned a new technique recently, works great.”
“He began studying medicine at seven and has practiced for over 20 years.”