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《Pursuit of Jade》 S1·E28 (30:45) HSK 5
shān zhǎng zài shū yuàn rú cǐ yì yán jiǔ dǐng

山长在书院如此一言九鼎

“Headmaster, you carry such authority in the academy,”

《Pursuit of Jade》 S1·E28
TIMECODE: 30:45 · 1080P MASTER AUDIO

THE DIALOGUE REEL

1+1+1 SPOKEN CONTINUITY
[-1] PREVIOUS TURN zhuǎn guò qù

转过去

“Turn around!”

shān zhǎng zài shū yuàn rú cǐ yì yán jiǔ dǐng CURRENT FOCUS

山长在书院如此 一言九鼎

“Headmaster, you carry such authority in the academy,”

[+1] FOLLOW-UP TURN zài zhàn chǎng yòu yīng yǒng ruì zhì

“and you're so brave and wise on the battlefield.”

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Scene: Historical & Court
Function: FLATTERY
Tone: FLATTERING AND TEASING
Emotion: ADMIRATION
WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN (PRAGMATIC SUBTEXT)
“You are such an impressive and powerful leader here.”
💡 Cultural Insight: Chengyu in Praise

Employing classical four-character idioms like '一言九鼎' elevates spoken compliment to demonstrate literacy and deep respect.

INTENT TAGS: #praise #flattery #compliment #admiration
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LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES

1 CHUNKS · 0 PARTICLES
一言九鼎 SPOKEN CHUNK

words carrying great weight; of monumental authority

An idiom used to praise someone whose words and promises are decisive and trustworthy.

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VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS

1 EXPR · 0 GRAMMAR
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