气度非凡 黄大人见笑了
“You have an extraordinary bearing. You flatter me, Lord Huang.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
早闻老夫人治家有方 今日一见 果真名不虚传
“I have long heard that you manage your household well. Now that I see you today, I know it's true.”
气度非凡 黄大人 见笑了
“You have an extraordinary bearing. You flatter me, Lord Huang.”
我夫金泰 长子景元皆已离世
“My husband Jintai and eldest son Jingyuan have both passed away.”
“You flatter me, Your Excellency; our family is actually struggling after losing the men of the house.”
In traditional Chinese etiquette, accepting a compliment directly is seen as arrogant; one must deflect praise using self-deprecating formulas like claiming to be laughable in front of an esteemed guest.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
extraordinary bearing; impressive poise
A high-register compliment used to praise someone's dignified appearance, charisma, and noble manner.
you are laughing at me; excuse my inadequacy
A classic polite formula used to show modesty when receiving praise or when presenting one's humble work or home to a guest.
Marks the polite formula as a completed state or realization, softening the humble deflection.
