中举即可 何必非要点什么解元
“Passing is enough. Why did he aim for the first place?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
中举 即可 何必非要 点 什么 解元
“Passing is enough. Why did he aim for the first place?”
这老四
“As for Yanwen,”
“You are bringing unnecessary scrutiny and danger upon our family by showing off.”
In traditional Chinese officialdom, standing out too prominently often invited jealousy and political downfall, so families preferred safe moderation.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
why must one insist on
Used to question the necessity of an excessive or stubborn action.
to pass the provincial imperial examination
A historical term referring to successfully achieving the juren degree.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“If my passing the exam isn't reason to celebrate, Xuanqing's made it to the top!”
“He's just a provincial candidate.”
“Don't tell me you're giving up the spring exams?”
“Five of a kind with an ace!”
“Why don't you go study and take the imperial exams too?”
“(to rise with power)”