老夫险些不敢相信
“I could scarcely believe it.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
方才见你如此利落的身形
“Seeing your swift movements just now,”
老夫 险些不敢相信
“I could scarcely believe it.”
劳国公挂心
“Thank you for your concern.”
“Your skill completely exceeded my expectations.”
Elderly men of status in classical China often referred to themselves as 'laofu' (this old man) to project experience, humility, and senior authority.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
nearly; almost
A slightly formal adverb used to describe something that came very close to occurring.
cannot believe; hard to believe
A common phrase used to indicate astonishment or disbelief at a surprising sight or piece of news.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Even though I'm old,”
“I feel heartache and unease too.”
“I really don't know anything about it.”
“I can rest assured.”
“I have said everything there is to say,”
“Dont worry about my health.”