竟在府衙里做出那等荒唐事
“To commit such disgraceful acts within the prefectural offices,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
那是他咎由自取
“That was entirely his own doing.”
竟在 府衙里 做出那等荒唐事
“To commit such disgraceful acts within the prefectural offices,”
“was what gave villains their opening.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Government compounds (府衙) represented imperial authority and morality; committing improper acts there was viewed as a direct affront to state power.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
absurd or scandalous deeds
Used to describe disgraceful, improper, or utterly irrational conduct.
government office or magistracy in ancient China
A historical term referring to an official government compound.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“This is the prefect's office. Watch your words.”
“You're so nosy in the mansion. You should take care of yourself.”
“The yamen has been swamped with work.”
“since you have a family affair to handle, we'll leave you to it.”
“the place is going to feel so lively.”
“might think the family mistreated you.”