祯姑娘 这只怕不妥吧 按墨坊的规矩
“Miss Li Zhen, I'm afraid this is inappropriate. According to the rules of the ink workshop,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
再接再厉
“Keep up the good work.”
祯姑娘 这 只怕不妥 吧 按墨坊的 规矩
“Miss Li Zhen, I'm afraid this is inappropriate. According to the rules of the ink workshop,”
三等墨工至少需要两年时间
“a third-class ink-maker needs at least 2 years”
“You are breaking the workshop's rules, and you should not be doing this.”
Subordinates rarely challenge superiors directly; invoking institutional 'rules' allows them to object objectively without attacking the superior's personal authority.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
I'm afraid this is inappropriate / improper
A classic indirect hedging phrase used to politely push back or reject an idea.
according to the rules / customs of...
Used to cite established precedents or institutional authority when defending a procedure.
Softens the objection into a gentle suggestion or cautious assessment rather than a harsh confrontation.
