他说这个虎符是伪造的
“claimed this Tiger Tally was a fake”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
可当年长信王
“But back then, Lord Changxin”
他说 这个 虎符是伪造的
“claimed this Tiger Tally was a fake”
拒不出兵
“and refused to send troops.”
“He didn't actually think it was fake; he just wanted an excuse to disobey.”
In ancient China, military command was strictly verified by matching two halves of a split bronze tiger tally, making its authenticity a matter of life, death, and treason.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
tiger tally; ancient Chinese bronze token used to verify military orders
A classical historical term frequently found in period dramas concerning imperial army command.
to forge; to fabricate; counterfeit
Use this formal verb when discussing fraudulent documents, seals, or currency.
Functions in the 'shi...de' construction to emphatically affirm the attribute of being counterfeit.
