你是要申冤还是报仇啊
“Are you seeking justice or revenge?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Isn't Commander Sun your former Division Commander?”
你是要 申冤 还是 报仇 啊
“Are you seeking justice or revenge?”
“Be honest about your motive—are you seeking justice or just blinded by personal hatred?”
Traditional Chinese morality draws a sharp line between righteous legal exoneration (申冤) and chaotic personal blood vendettas (报仇), cautioning individuals against crossing that line.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to appeal for justice / to right a wrong
Used in formal or dramatic contexts when someone seeks to overturn an unfair accusation or grievance.
to seek revenge / to avenge
A common verb for retaliating against an enemy for past harm or betrayal.
Adds an urgent, pressing tone to the alternative question, prompting an immediate answer.