也算是圆了两国百姓的夙愿
“It's partly to realize the wish of both peoples.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我为两国邦交而来 希望去见一见这位大师
“I came for peace talks between us. I wish to meet Master Zhihe.”
也 算是 圆了两国百姓的夙愿
“It's partly to realize the wish of both peoples.”
如此甚好 智和大师近日都在寺中讲经
“Good idea. Master Zhihe has been lecturing on scripture at the temple.”
“Granting my request serves the higher moral good of both our countries.”
In traditional Chinese statecraft, invoking the welfare and heartfelt wishes of the common people ('百姓') provides the highest moral legitimacy for political actions.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
can be considered as / may count as
A hedging collocation used to soften a definitive claim or summarize a positive outcome modestly.
fulfill a long-cherished wish
A high-register, formal collocation used when realizing a deep, longstanding aspiration.
Marks the completion or realization of the long-held wish.
