我曾经听长玉说起过你
“I've heard Changyu speak of you.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
坐
“Sit.”
我曾经听长玉说起过你
“I've heard Changyu speak of you.”
大战在即
“War is imminent.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In traditional Chinese etiquette, invoking a reputable mutual connection immediately establishes credibility and eases initial formal friction.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to have heard someone mention something or someone
A natural spoken frame used when meeting an acquaintance of a mutual friend to show familiarity.