我们初临贵地 未敢空手而来
“Since this is our first visit to your esteemed land, [Master Ink Maker of the Kuroda Family, Renkichi Eisho] we did not dare come empty-handed.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
久闻徽墨乃天下墨业之首
“We've long heard that Hui Ink leads the ink industry in this world.”
我们初临贵地 未敢空手而来
“Since this is our first visit to your esteemed land, [Master Ink Maker of the Kuroda Family, Renkichi Eisho] we did not dare come empty-handed.”
这匣中装的
“In this box”
“We respect your standing and want to start our relationship with high honor and reciprocal respect.”
In traditional Chinese etiquette, showing up empty-handed (空手而来) to an initial meeting is seen as a breach of courtesy; offering gifts establishes mutual respect and sets a cooperative foundation.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
arriving at your esteemed place for the first time
A highly formal, classical set phrase used to flatter the host's location or establishment upon arrival.
dare not come empty-handed
A polite, modest formula used when presenting a formal gift to a superior or new business partner.
