又有多年在朝廷效力的苦劳
“and you also gave many years of service to the imperial court.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“You earned merit while investigating the treason case,”
又有 多 年 在 朝廷效力 的苦劳
“and you also gave many years of service to the imperial court.”
所以圣上
“That is why His Majesty showed you leniency,”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Traditional Chinese organizational culture deeply values 'kulao' (sweat and endurance) as a legitimate moral claim to reward and loyalty, not just raw results.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to render service; to work devotedly for
A formal term used when expressing dedicated service toward a government, master, or organization.
toil; credit for hard work and perseverance
Contrasts with '功劳' (glorious achievement); '苦劳' specifically values sheer effort, loyalty, and enduring hardship over time.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Many officials in the court are deeply involved.”
“That is because the court once broke his heart.”
“He submits to Wei Yan solely for the sake of the Imperial Court”
“A habit formed from years in the Chamberlain's Office”
“The court is in dire need of talent.”
“You've achieved so much in the camp.”