苟且偷生
“and drags out an ignoble existence,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
苟且偷生
“and drags out an ignoble existence,”
“that's no different from those filthy scums.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Reflects the traditional Confucian concept where righteous integrity (yi) is valued above life itself (sheng), rendering cowardice worse than death.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to live an ignoble life just to survive; to drag out an dishonorable existence
A classic four-character idiom (chengyu) used to criticize someone who compromises their dignity, honor, or principles just to stay alive.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I have lived until now in shame.”
“and living a stolen life for over 10 years...”
“barely surviving in this world.”
“Such a cowardly man”