那你们呢? 有没有毛遂自荐的?
“Does anyone want to volunteer?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
老臣愚钝 实在是想不出合适的人选啊
“I am dull-witted. I truly cannot think of a suitable candidate.”
那你们呢? 有没有 毛遂自荐 的?
“Does anyone want to volunteer?”
臣请命调查卢正廉案
“I volunteer to investigate the case.”
“Stop hiding behind excuses; someone step up and take responsibility.”
Refers to a Warring States historical figure who stepped forward when others hesitated; it praises proactive initiative in public service.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to volunteer one's services; to recommend oneself
A classic Chengyu used positively in professional or official settings when someone takes initiative.
Directs the conversational focus onto another party in a follow-up inquiry.
Nominalizes the action clause into an identity category ('any volunteers').
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I came here this time to recommend myself.”
“Today, I volunteered for the mission with Scholar Chang.”
“I have a proposal. See if you are willing to accept it.”
“I wonder if you're willing to take it.”
“even though Mrs. Zhao shouted herself hoarse?”
“Who’d dare give you feedback?”