柳刺史说了算
“Prefect Liu has the final word.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
这是刺史府
“This is the Prefectural Residence.”
柳刺史 说了算
“Prefect Liu has the final word.”
他去哪
“Where he goes,”
“Don't ask me or try to take over—he is the one in charge here.”
In Chinese bureaucracy, clear boundaries regarding who has decision-making power are strictly maintained to avoid overstepping authority and causing political tension.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to have the final say / to call the shots
A very common colloquial expression used to identify the ultimate decision-maker in a situation.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“For the prefect to die under such suspicious circumstances”
“After separating from you,”
“- Prefect Liu. - Prefect Liu.”
“Prefect Liu treated his wife extremely well.”
“that Prefect Liu had been killed by poisonous insects.”
“Prefect Liu cherished his wife dearly.”