为何会突然积重成疾
“How did things worsen so suddenly?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“You're responsible for its yearly upkeep.”
为何会 突然 积重成疾
“How did things worsen so suddenly?”
右丞若是能挑出 我的错来 再兴师问罪也不迟
“Question me after pointing out where I was at fault.”
“You were in charge the whole time, so don't claim this damage happened out of nowhere.”
In imperial officialdom, rhetorical probing often serves as a prelude to formal political impeachment (兴师问罪).
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to suffer deep-seated trouble built up over time; chronically afflicted
A high-register chengyu used to describe long-accumulated problems that suddenly manifest catastrophically.
how could it be that / why would
A literary rhetorical interrogative used in formal debates to demand accountability.