是时候见见范鑫了
“It's time to meet Fan Xin.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
朔西军内部的人最有嫌疑
“those within the Shuoxi Army are the most suspicious.”
是时候 见见 范鑫了
“It's time to meet Fan Xin.”
你们经过驿站时 可有看到外族人的行迹
“When you passed through the posthouse, did you notice any traces of foreigners?”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Timing is crucial in classical investigative narratives; declaring 'it is time' marks the culmination of evidence gathering before breaking a suspect.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
it is time to...
A highly common spoken construction marking the transition to an action that has been postponed or prepared for.
to meet; to have an interview with
Reduplication of the verb softening the action slightly, often used when confronting or interviewing someone.
Functions as a sentence-final particle signaling a change of situation, indicating the time for action has now arrived.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Didn't you hear what Fan Yun said?”
“The Fan Xiu I know is a highly motivated young person.”
“It seems someone really wants Fan Yun dead.”
“Now that Fan Chuan's power is gone,”
“He's always pestering Fan Yun. I've been sick of him for a long time.”
“True. Nothing can defeat Lady Fan Yun.”