论罪当诛
“By law, he deserves death.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
那太傅以为如何？
“What is your take on this?”
论罪当诛
“By law, he deserves death.”
（谢府）
“XIE RESIDENCE”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In traditional Chinese dynastic administration, severe crimes such as treason or gross misconduct were summarized with stern set phrases invoking capital punishment.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
deserves execution according to the law
A classical four-character legal phrasing frequently heard in historical dramas when prescribing the death penalty.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“must pay with their life.”
“By law, he should be executed as a warning to others.”
“By law, you should have been executed.”
“Anyone would be justified in killing you!”