您为何 还要如此保他
“Why did you still shield him at all costs?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
摆在您面前了
“to your attention.”
您 为何 还要 如此 保他
“Why did you still shield him at all costs?”
“It seems Wang Xuanfan was telling the truth after all.”
“The evidence is right here, so why are you covering for him unless you share the guilt?”
In Chinese bureaucratic tradition, superiors often protect members of their faction to preserve influence, even when misconduct is exposed.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
why (formal)
A literary and formal equivalent of '为什么', common in formal registers and historical dramas.
protect him / cover for him
Frequently used to describe shielding a subordinate or ally from punishment or downfall.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Why did you do this? For money!”
“Why should I let him go?”
“Why did you do this? For money.”
“You're asking me why? Good question!”
“Why? Why did you do this to my clan?”
“Why are you trying to save him? His crimes”