百姓对朝廷和官员失望
“The people have lost faith in the court and its officials”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
也不尽是如此
“Not entirely.”
百姓 对朝廷 和官员 失望
“The people have lost faith in the court and its officials”
是因为他们
“because those officials”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In traditional Chinese political philosophy, winning the hearts of the people (民心) is essential for the legitimacy and survival of dynastic rule; losing their trust threatens the court's mandate.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
the imperial court / royal government
Refers to the central imperial ruling administration in historical contexts.
to be disappointed with...
A very standard prepositional structure expressing disappointment toward a person or institution.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“provoking widespread complaints among the people.”
“However, the public wrath”
“have caused the people to complain.”
“which caused chaos among the civilians in the city.”
“The people know very well why Lishan Mountain sealed itself off.”
“completely loyal”