南赵王礼贤下士
“The King of Nanzhao respects men of talent.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我都看在眼里
“you've suffered.”
南赵王礼贤下士
“The King of Nanzhao respects men of talent.”
各位何不弃暗投明
“Why not switch to our side”
“Join our side; our lord will value your talents far better than your current master does.”
In Chinese political philosophy, a worthy ruler demonstrates legitimacy and attracts followers not merely by force, but by showing profound humility and honor toward men of talent.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
courteous to the wise and condescending to the scholarly; treating talent with humility and respect
A classical four-character idiom (chengyu) used in formal or historical contexts to praise leaders who genuinely value talented subordinates.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“the King of Nanzhao was testing the waters.”
“The King of Nanzhao dismissed everyone.”
“If the King of Nanzhao is willing to investigate the case,”
“(King of Nanzhao's illness suddenly turned serious.)”
“Vice Envoy Gao Luoqian of Nanzhao,”
“Nanzhao remains united in purpose and virtue with the Great Tang,”