就连我 也要敬你三分
“Even I have to treat you with some respect.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
就连 我 也要 敬你三分
“Even I have to treat you with some respect.”
这青鱼赏你了
“Take this black carp.”
“You have earned the patriarch's favor, so I will play nice and treat you with deference—for now.”
Being favored by the ultimate authority ('红人') grants subordinate figures derived respect and leverage, forcing even higher-ranking peers to temper their behavior.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
favorite / teacher's pet / person in high favor
A colloquial term for someone who enjoys special trust and favor from a powerful superior.
show considerable deference to
A set phrase where '三分' figuratively denotes a modest yet distinct portion of respect or caution.