自从我家老爷搬进新宅
“Ever since my master moved into the new house,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
真人啊
“Master.”
自从 我家 老 爷 搬进新宅
“Ever since my master moved into the new house,”
每晚都做噩梦
“he has nightmares every night.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Moving into a new residence is traditionally associated with changes in fortune and environmental harmony (Fengshui); nightmares right after a move often prompt consultation with Daoist masters.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
ever since
Marks a specific starting point in time from which an ongoing situation or condition began.
new residence / new house
A slightly formal or literary term referring to a newly purchased or constructed family home.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“My Lord, this is my house.”
“♪ I gently write of parting ♪ in front of everyone.”
“You'll need to buy a new house in a new place.”
“Why don't you move in with me?”
“My Master has been friends with Lord Chen for years.”
“I hope you find a new place soon and move out of my house as quickly as possible.”