田家通番一事 在南京已经传开了
“the news about the Tian family's illicit foreign trade has spread in Nanjing.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
这信中说
“The letter says that”
田家通番一事 在南京已经 传开了
“the news about the Tian family's illicit foreign trade has spread in Nanjing.”
“The Princess has personally intervened and warned Commander Wu.”
“The secret is out everywhere; we are in a crisis and cannot hide it anymore.”
During dynasties with strict maritime or border bans (like the Ming and Qing), unauthorized contact or trade with foreign tribes or nations was considered high treason, punishable by execution of the entire clan.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to collude or trade illicitly with foreign powers
Primarily used in historical dramas to describe treasonous contact or smuggling with foreigners.
to have spread widely (news, rumors, or secrets)
Very common in modern everyday speech to say that a piece of gossip or news is now public knowledge.
Indicates a completed change of state, emphasizing that the rumor is now fully out in the open.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“But what does that have to do with their illicit foreign trade? Ever since Wenqian”
“No one would believe that he could have concealed his involvement”
“The Tian family is troubled by lawsuits.”
“the future of our family rests on your shoulders.”
“the crimes committed by the Tian family are not limited to this one.”
“The Tian family even used the name of Tribute Ink to cause trouble”