可还有几分薄名啊
“I've still got some reputation.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
老夫虽然不才
“Although I'm not much,”
可 还有 几分薄名啊
“I've still got some reputation.”
“Nobody dares cross me, so you are safe under my protection.”
In traditional Chinese culture, seniors or respected figures soften the display of their immense influence with self-effacing terms like 'modest name' to show grace.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
a modest reputation; some small renown
A classic humble expression used to downplay one's significant social standing or prestige.
Adds emotional warmth and underscores conviction when reassuring the listener.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“is much thinner than you.”
“and earn a bit of his favor.”
“You call this not too much?”
“left behind”
“Still not enough.”
“is far too lenient, isn't it?”