之前为了撇清与神观法师的关系
“Back then, to sever any tie with Master Shenguan,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
一语道破
“Commandery Prince An in a single remark.”
之前 为了 撇清 与神观法师 的关系
“Back then, to sever any tie with Master Shenguan,”
“I lied and said I had already given birth before meeting him.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In traditional Chinese society, Buddhist monks ('Fashi') are bound by strict vows of celibacy; any romantic or parental involvement is a severe scandal requiring secrecy.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to distance oneself from; to disassociate from someone to avoid trouble
Often split with '与/和...[person]' in the middle (e.g., 撇清与他的关系). Used when someone tries to avoid blame or scandal.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Now, because of Master Shenguan,”
“is to perform a memorial service for Master Shenguan”
“would help ease the impact”
“that I stay away from Master Shenguan's case.”
“to honor Master Shenguan's memory”
“We should have eliminated him too.”