我伺机刻意接近小殊
“(I deliberately approached Pingshu.)”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
是以
“(So,)”
我伺机刻意接近小殊
“(I deliberately approached Pingshu.)”
后来
“(Later,)”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Adding 'Xiao' (little) before a single character from a person's given name is a very common Chinese way to show closeness, affection, or familiarity from an elder or peer.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to wait for an opportunity / to bide one's time
A formal two-character verb often used in news, literature, or serious storytelling to describe watching for the right moment to act.
to deliberately get close to someone
Very useful phrase when describing someone befriending another person with an ulterior motive or specific agenda.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Pingshu also had quarrels”
“and Pingshu cried.”
“Pingshu said”
“If you cared so deeply for Cai Pingshu,”
“I only hope the young Crown Prince doesn't take after your temperament”
“Pingshu volunteered”