这位正使来头不小
“this chief envoy has quite a background.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
听说
“I heard that”
这位正使 来头不小
“this chief envoy has quite a background.”
是南赵王的义子
“He is the adopted son of the King of Nanzhao.”
“Be careful around this man; he has serious political power behind him.”
In Chinese social and political culture, an individual's personal rank is often judged by the strength of their patrons or family ties, requiring others to adjust their demeanor accordingly.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
having an impressive background or powerful connections
A very common colloquial expression used to warn or inform someone that a person possesses significant influence or backing.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Sir, your martial skill is formidable.”
“Sir, wait.”
“If the Colonel”
“deputy commander are in collusion.”
“his is greater than mine.”
“As the Vice Envoy of Nanzhao,”