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《Pursuit of Jade》 S1·E38 (31:22) HSK 4
jiān chén dāng dào

奸臣当道

“to indict the treacherous ministers in power! ♪ Are part of the past ♪”

《Pursuit of Jade》 S1·E38
TIMECODE: 31:22 · 1080P MASTER AUDIO

THE DIALOGUE REEL

1+1+1 SPOKEN CONTINUITY
[-1] PREVIOUS TURN sān gào

三告

“♪ All people ♪ And third,”

jiān chén dāng dào CURRENT FOCUS

奸臣当道

“to indict the treacherous ministers in power! ♪ Are part of the past ♪”

[+1] FOLLOW-UP TURN wǒ fán zhǎng yù

我樊长玉

“♪ Are part of the past ♪ I, Fan Changyu,”

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Scene: Historical & Court
Function: DENOUNCING CORRUPTION
Tone: RESOLUTE
Emotion: INDIGNATION
WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN (PRAGMATIC SUBTEXT)

Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.

💡 Cultural Insight: Remonstrance and Righteous Accusation

In traditional Chinese culture, openly decrying corrupt officials despite mortal danger is considered the pinnacle of moral integrity and civic courage.

INTENT TAGS: #denunciation #condemnation #righteousness #defiance
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LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES

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奸臣当道 SPOKEN CHUNK

treacherous ministers hold sway; corrupt officials are in power

A classic four-character idiom widely used in historical and literary contexts to condemn administrative decay.

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