非要我替他来恭贺祯姑娘
“so he insisted I come to congratulate Miss Li Zhen for him.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Miss Li Zhen. Official Fan. Qi Jiu couldn't come himself,”
非要 我替他来恭贺祯姑娘
“so he insisted I come to congratulate Miss Li Zhen for him.”
“He really wanted to be here and made sure I came so you wouldn't feel neglected.”
When personal attendance is impossible, dispatching a close proxy to deliver greetings preserves social face (mianzi) and proves sincerity.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
insist on / firmly demand
Used to emphasize someone's strong determination or persistent demand.
on his behalf / for him
Standard pattern '替 + pronoun' used when acting as a representative or doing a favor for someone.
congratulate / offer congratulations
A formal, respectful synonym of 祝贺 used for auspicious occasions or milestones.