那可是杀头的死罪呀 老爷
“That's a capital offense, Master.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
通番
“Illicit foreign trade?”
那可是 杀头的死罪 呀 老爷
“That's a capital offense, Master.”
爹 您怕什么
“Father, what are you afraid of?”
“Are you insane? Back out now before you get us all executed!”
Treasonous crimes like colluding with foreigners often entailed the extermination of entire familial clans, explaining the sheer terror expressed by household members.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
a capital crime punishable by beheading
Used in historical or dramatic contexts to emphasize the ultimate severity of a transgression.
colluding with foreign entities/barbarians
A historical term specifically referring to treasonous commerce or illicit alignment with foreign forces.
Softens direct confrontation while intensely heightening the speaker's emotional urgency and plea.
