我不介意飞鸟尽 良弓藏
“I don't mind if I will no longer be needed.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
执象牙笏板治天下
“governing the court.”
我 不介意 飞鸟尽 良弓藏
“I don't mind if I will no longer be needed.”
到时候我隐退
“By then, I'll retire.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
The historical idiom '飞鸟尽，良弓藏' originates from the Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), symbolizing the tragic fate of capable ministers throughout Chinese imperial history.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
when the flying birds are all gone
The first half of a famous historical idiom about finishing the hunt, metaphorically referring to the end of a campaign.
the fine bow is stored away / cast aside
Refers to a ruler discarding loyal generals or strategists once their usefulness ends after the battle is won.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“However, they would burn bridges in the end.”
“(before I get to enjoy all the wealth and glory.)”
“The bow is put away when the birds are all gone.”
“So, you want to discard me”
“You're killing the hounds once the hare is caught!”
“that we might be cast aside once we've served our purpose?”