就受到族老们一顿数落
“and was lectured by you.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
祯娘刚刚来此
“I have just arrived here”
就受到族老们一顿 数落
“and was lectured by you.”
“Please allow me to defend myself.”
“You condemned me before even hearing my side of the story.”
In traditional lineage societies, clan elders held judicial-like moral authority; speaking back directly was considered unfilial, requiring careful rhetorical framing to claim a right of self-defense.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
a harsh scolding; a tongue-lashing
Refers to being scolded continuously with a list of complaints; '一顿' serves as the verbal measure word.