影响了法师的清誉
“tarnishing the master's good name.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“The matter soon spread far and wide,”
影响 了 法师的 清誉
“tarnishing the master's good name.”
但法师并未自证
“Yet he never defended himself.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
For religious figures and scholars in Chinese culture, moral purity ('qingyu') is paramount; even unproven gossip is seen as a severe contamination of their spiritual authority.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
affected / had an impact on
Frequently used to politely describe negative damage or disruption without using overly harsh words.
unsullied reputation / good name
A formal, respectful noun used when referring to the moral standing of scholars, monks, or respected elders.
Indicates the completion of an action—the damage to the reputation has already occurred.
