恐已生谋逆之心
“already has the intention of treason.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
郑家
“I'm afraid the Zheng family”
恐已生 谋逆之心
“already has the intention of treason.”
荆城的郑家 兵强马壮 一旦举兵 死伤无数
“The Zheng family in Jing City has a strong military. Once they rebel, there will be countless casualties,”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In dynastic China, '谋逆' (treason against the state/emperor) was considered one of the Ten Abominations, carrying the heaviest possible penalty.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
I fear that; it is likely that
A classical monosyllabic prefix common in formal or historical registers to express apprehension or probability.
treasonous intentions; rebellious heart
A four-character classical idiom describing intent to rebel or overthrow a ruler or government.
