夫人 不懂这个理吗
“Doesn't Her Ladyship know that?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
妇人不得参议
“Women can't participate in politics.”
夫人 不懂这个理 吗
“Doesn't Her Ladyship know that?”
我看这不是参议
“I don't think she's participating in politics.”
“You know very well you have no right to meddle in this, so stay out of it.”
In classical Chinese society, rigid Confucian codes dictated that women should not participate in governance or external political affairs (妇人不得参议).
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
understand this principle / know the proper rule
Often used in rhetorical questions to reprimand someone for acting against established social etiquette or moral consensus.
Turns the statement into an interrogative challenge that functions as a reprimand rather than a genuine inquiry.