我知道段家也有意娶你
“I know Duan Xu also wants to marry you.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“the edict hasn't been issued. Nothing is certain.”
我知道 段家 也有 意娶你
“I know Duan Xu also wants to marry you.”
“But his family can't give any support to your family.”
“I know they want you, but do not get your hopes up because it makes no strategic sense.”
In traditional elite Chinese families, marriage was viewed as a strategic union between two houses for political and economic support rather than purely personal affection.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
have the intention to / intend to
A formal, polite verb commonly used in written or elevated spoken Chinese to describe romantic or business intentions.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I heard his family is choosing a bride for him these days.”
“Duan Xu's family can hardly regain power.”
“He had every reason to hate the Duan clan,”
“But his family can't give any support to your family.”
“even if I die! Don't worry, Commandant Wu.”
“Only they would want to see my demise.”