有没有打听到老肖的身世？
“Did you learn anything about Xiao's past?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
天若更是看到过老肖为法坛修理机关
“Tianruo even saw Xiao repairing the altar mechanisms.”
有没有 打听到 老肖 的 身世？
“Did you learn anything about Xiao's past?”
老肖很少提起从前
“He rarely spoke of it.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese contexts, '打听' implies using personal networks and informal questioning to uncover sensitive details rather than formal background checks.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to inquire about; to ask around for information
Use when actively seeking rumors, news, or private background info through informal channels.
life background; personal history or origins
Often used when discussing someone's past, upbringing, or mysterious family background.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“No wonder Xiao never mentions his father.”
“You didn't tell Xiao that the four of us were going out together?”
“Listen, Xiao, did you provoke her again?”
“No wonder Xiao told me not to bring him up in front of Hu Xiu's parents”
“Xiao is the oldest.”
“Why is Xiao so mean lately?”