只跟母后学了些皮毛
“I only learned a little from you.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
惭愧
“I'm ashamed.”
只跟母后学了些 皮毛
“I only learned a little from you.”
你不会
“You won't”
“I am competent, but court decorum dictates I should not praise myself.”
In traditional Chinese etiquette, claiming to have only learned 'fur and skin' (皮毛) is a formulaic act of modest self-effacement.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
learned only superficial basics; scratched the surface
A classic self-deprecating idiom used to show modesty about one's knowledge, skills, or training.
Indicates the completion of learning to a limited degree.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“You shall be the one to decide.”
“are all managed by Mother alone.”
“Mother's stance remains ambiguous.”
“So Mother, don't worry.”
“So you inherited your mother's legacy.”
“She won't even be able to finish her studies.”