能与卢城共存
“to survive along with Lucheng,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
如果得幸
“If I am lucky enough”
能与卢城共存
“to survive along with Lucheng,”
老夫定当
“I will certainly”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Traditional Chinese ethics demanded that a magistrate or general remain with their assigned fortress until the very end, viewing abandonment as supreme dishonor.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to coexist; to share the same fate
Commonly paired with cities or communities in grave situations to express a vow to survive or fall together.