恭喜方大人
“Congratulations, Mr. Fang.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
方大人
“Mr. Fang.”
恭喜方大人
“Congratulations, Mr. Fang.”
许久未见
“Long time no see.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In imperial China, addressing officials by their surname plus '大人' was a mandatory protocol to signal respect and acknowledge their state authority.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
congratulations
The standard polite formula for congratulating someone on a promotion, success, or joyous occasion.
lord; your excellency
An honorific suffix attached to an official's surname in imperial or historical contexts.