实则是为了避开夫人
“in truth to avoid his wife”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
夜夜宿在后衙
“Jiang Daohai stayed in the rear offices night after night,”
实则是为了 避开 夫人
“in truth to avoid his wife”
寻貌美女子相陪
“and keep beautiful women by his side.”
“His devotion to duty is just a lie to escape his wife.”
In historical settings, staying overnight in official offices ('后衙') was officially justified by work, but often concealed domestic discord or illicit pursuits.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
in reality, it is for the sake of...
A formal and written connective used to uncover the real purpose beneath a false facade.
to avoid / steer clear of
Standard verb meaning to intentionally stay away from someone or something.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“is also to spare Madam from worrying.”
“To avoid the eyes and ears of Prince Duan and the Empress Dowager,”
“Was it to cover up your family's stigma”
“is in her own interest.”
“(you were just hoarding wealth.)”
“For a carefree and happy life, of course.”