我要从他的所著所诉中 探探他清名的虚实
“I want to examine his writings and statements to investigate the truth behind his reputation”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
找那些书干吗
“Why do you need those books?”
我要 从他的所著所诉中 探探他清名的虚实
“I want to examine his writings and statements to investigate the truth behind his reputation”
知道他为何能让她如此尊之敬之
“and figure out why she respects him so much”
“I want to see if this guy really deserves all the respect she gives him or if he's a fraud.”
In traditional Chinese culture, an intellectual's public reputation for virtue and erudition is paramount, and probing whether it is genuine is a standard way to evaluate rivals.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to probe or test informally
Use this reduplicated verb when attempting to subtly sound out someone or investigate hidden truth.
unblemished reputation or clean name
A literary term used mostly in formal or historical contexts to denote ethical renown.
the true state of affairs; actual situation behind appearances
Pair with verbs like 探 or 摸 to express finding out whether a person or claim is genuine.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“just to gather information?”
“test the waters when it's still dark?”
“Even if I try my best and uncover the truth,”
“to prove their innocence!”
“The charges he made up are completely baseless.”
“investigating me openly and secretly.”