我当然是想参加选试啊
“Of course, I want to participate in the selection exam.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我 我想
“I... I want to...”
我 当然是 想 参加选试 啊
“Of course, I want to participate in the selection exam.”
全民选试势在必行 那总要有一个人先站出来
“The national selection exam is inevitable. Someone has to step forward first.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Entering competitive imperial selection exams has historically been the primary vehicle for personal and familial social mobility and duty to the state.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
of course I want to
Emphatically confirms one's genuine intention or enthusiasm when previously questioned or hesitant.
selection examination
Common in historical or fantasy contexts referring to government-held talent selection exams.
Adds emotional emphasis and natural conviction to the statement.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“you'll have to take the selection exam, right?”
“so you can take the selection exam too?”
“Why sudden interest in the recruitment exam?”
“don't even think about the selection exam.”
“After the exam, you'll take up an official post.”
“also take the exam?”