用木头刻官印
“and carve a seal from wood,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“He could only imitate Chancellor Pei,”
用木头刻官印
“and carve a seal from wood,”
鱼目混珠
“passing it off as real.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In imperial China, an official seal (guanyin) represented the direct delegated authority of the emperor; possessing it dictated legitimate military and administrative power.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
official seal or stamp of office
Commonly encountered in historical dramas to refer to the physical imperial stamp symbolizing official administrative power.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Then put your name on it and keep it for yourself for now.”
“All official seals of our court are cast in copper.”
“which is why he had a wooden one carved as a substitute.”
“is just like carving your name on the candles.”
“A seal. Who gave it to you?”
“Why would they try to get hold of this official seal?”