这块墨的名字 由你来取
“you should be the one naming this ink,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
祯娘
“Zhen,”
这块墨的名字 由你来取
“you should be the one naming this ink,”
“You earned this; you deserve the ultimate credit for its creation.”
In classical Chinese literati culture, bestowing an official name upon a work of art or craftsmanship like fine ink is an esteemed honor reserved for the true creator or someone of premier stature.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
up to you to name / chosen by you
The pattern 由...来... explicitly designates authority, duty, or discretion to a specific individual.
this inkstick
Note the traditional measure word 块 used for inksticks in Chinese calligraphy and craftsmanship.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“♪ I pray that our love ♪ don't belong to you even if your name is carved on me. ♪ Will not be like sand slipping into the sea ♪”
“this name is a bit too grand.”
“This name is quite unique.”
“prefer the one we came up with together,”
“I didn't think she would name it after herself.”
“I recalled my father said he named me Shiguang”