未曾听说他家大公子 有什么不妥
“I've never heard anything wrong with that boy.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
柳大人 与我同在户部衙门数年 也算是知根知底了
“His father and I have served together in the Revenue Ministry for years, so we know each other well.”
未曾听说 他家大公子 有什么不妥
“I've never heard anything wrong with that boy.”
“Besides, he's also passed the preliminary exams. I hear he's even”
“As far as I can tell, he is a respectable catch, so don't be biased.”
Officials in traditional China relied heavily on peer networks and rumors to evaluate the character and suitability of prospective sons-in-law.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
have not heard of; has never been mentioned
A refined, literary way to say 'never heard' in polite or serious evaluations.
anything inappropriate; any defect or shortcoming
A diplomatic phrase used to inquire or reassure about propriety and correctness.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Why hasn't the Eldest Young Master arrived yet?”
“and his attendant disappeared the day after we left.”
“I truly didn't know you were here, Eldest Young Master.”
“he couldn't get close to the Eldest Young Master.”
“It wasn't your fault, Young Master.”
“Eldest Young Master, please don't hurt him.”