何时变得这么勤勉了
“Since when did you grow so diligent?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
每天躲在这里看奏状
“Always hiding here to read memorials.”
何时 变得这么勤勉 了
“Since when did you grow so diligent?”
“I just sent Mr. Duan away.”
“You are usually never this studious, what brought this on?”
In traditional Chinese culture, diligence (勤勉) in handling state affairs is seen as a cardinal virtue of upright officials and rulers.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
when; at what time
A slightly formal or literary equivalent of '什么时候', common in period dramas or elevated speech.
diligent; hardworking
A formal and complimentary adjective typically used for academic or bureaucratic diligence.
Indicates a change of state, highlighting the contrast between the person's past behavior and current diligence.