幸好朱夫子及时出现 救了我
“Luckily, Master Zhu appeared in time and saved me.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“(I thought I'd be dead for sure.)”
幸好 朱夫子 及时出现 救了我
“Luckily, Master Zhu appeared in time and saved me.”
他折枝为剑 斩断崖底的毒蛇
“He used a branch as a sword to kill the snakes at the bottom of the cliff.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
'Fuzi' is a classical respectful title for scholars, teachers, or master martial artists, indicating deep deference.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
fortunately; luckily
Used at the start of a clause to introduce a positive turn of events that averted disaster.
to appear in the nick of time
Standard collocation used when someone's timely arrival resolves a critical problem.
Indicates the completion of the rescue and the resulting state of safety.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I am Master Zhu's disciple, after all.”
“not just to ask about Master Zhu, right?”
“Master Zhu said he has a few old friends in the capital.”
“Li, when you fell off the cliff, are you sure you saw Master Zhu?”
“Master Guan would tan your hide if he knew it.”
“Your son is Master Zhu's last disciple.”