愧对李氏全族
“the entire Li family.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我
“I have failed”
愧对 李氏全族
“the entire Li family.”
我有罪
“I am guilty.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In traditional Chinese society, an individual's actions reflect on their entire lineage; failing in a major duty is seen as a disgrace to all living relatives and deceased ancestors.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to feel ashamed before / to fail someone's expectations
A high-register verb used when expressing deep regret for letting down someone important (e.g., parents, ancestors, or a benefactor).
the entire clan / the whole extended family
Common in historical or traditional contexts to refer to everyone sharing the same ancestral lineage.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Not only will the entire Li clan be destroyed,”
“of your resentment toward the Li family.”
“and I certainly cannot accept this dowry!”
“or the entire Li clan will be doomed,”
“to you and the Li family.”
“with the Li family,”