倒显得更年轻漂亮了
“you look even younger and prettier.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
妹妹大病初愈
“After your illness,”
倒显得更年轻 漂亮 了
“you look even younger and prettier.”
不敢与姐姐争艳
“I wouldn't dare compete with you.”
“You were supposed to be sick, yet here you are looking radiant and competing for favor.”
Among imperial concubines, calling each other 'older/younger sister' accompanied by exaggerated compliments often conceals intense rivalry and mutual surveillance.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
contrary to expectation, appears to be
Useful pattern when highlighting an unexpected contrast or an ironic twist of appearance.
having just recovered from a severe illness
A formal set phrase referring to someone newly on their feet after serious illness.
Indicates a newly perceived state or change of condition compared to the past.