也是因这香粉上瘾
“and he, too, became addicted because of it.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Young Master Zhao frequented my place,”
也是 因这香粉 上瘾
“and he, too, became addicted because of it.”
能让人流连忘返的香粉
“(A scented powder that makes people linger and return.)”
“He isn't just a loyal customer; this powder has him completely hooked.”
In Chinese historical mysteries, exotic incense and scented powders often serve as tropes for hidden narcotics used by merchants to control wealthy elites.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to become addicted because of...
Use this structure to specify the exact substance or activity that caused an addiction.
to get addicted / to form a habit
Commonly used in daily speech for both serious addictions and casual obsessions like gaming or coffee.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“The man who supplied it was suspicious.”
“No wonder you can afford such fine benzoin resin incense.”
“What is so special about this scented powder”
“Later, due to excessive grief”
“but it's also addictive”
“It's like smoking opium for you.”