下官听说陈大人 受伤颇重
“Lord Chen, I heard you were severely injured.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
下官 听说 陈大人 受伤颇重
“Lord Chen, I heard you were severely injured.”
“How come you look quite healthy right now?”
“You claimed to be terribly hurt, but let's see how you explain looking perfectly fine.”
In imperial China, claiming severe illness was a widespread tactical excuse for officials to avoid court duties, political peril, or imperial summons.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to hear tell of, to hear it said
Commonly used to cite hearsay politely before verifying facts or confronting someone.
to be quite severely wounded
A formal written-style collocation suitable for official medical or status reports.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
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