孟德海这个老滑头
“Meng Dehai is a sly old fox.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Secretary Li didn't stand by your side.”
孟德海 这个 老滑头
“Meng Dehai is a sly old fox.”
他把青华区的开发 和咱们市的招商引资
“He confused the development of Qinghua District with our city's”
“He completely outmaneuvered us and played both sides.”
In Chinese officialdom, senior figures who avoid taking definitive sides to maximize personal safety are disparaged as 'old foxes' by competitors.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
crafty old fox / slippery customer
Refers to a veteran person who is evasive, shrewd, and adept at avoiding commitments or conflict.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Meng Dehai wanted to drag me to receive them.”
“Who do they think I am?”
“Meng Dehai is in trouble, they can't be calm anymore.”
“Meng Guangcai is a clever criminal.”
“Xiaohai needs a lesson.”
“This is not Li Haichao. Who is that?”