时下京中对圣僧的追随蔚然成风
“At present, devotion to the holy monk is sweeping the capital.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
岂不是得翻了天
“it would cause an uproar.”
时 下京中 对 圣僧的 追随 蔚然成风
“At present, devotion to the holy monk is sweeping the capital.”
一旦被利用
“If such influence were exploited,”
“This mass devotion is dangerous and could destabilize the court if exploited.”
In traditional Chinese dynastic politics, court officials viewed any large-scale popular religious movement as a major threat to imperial stability and authority.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to become a common practice; to become widespread
A formal idiom used to describe a social habit, cultural practice, or trend that has gained widespread popularity.
nowadays; at present
A literary and formal alternative to '现在' often found in political or social commentary.