万不能助纣为虐
“We must not help a tyrant do evil”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“our Li family has been loyal for generations.”
万 不能 助纣为虐
“We must not help a tyrant do evil”
使人品如此不堪之人登上皇位
“and let such a despicable person ascend the throne.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Traditional prestigious families viewed moral righteousness and dynastic loyalty as paramount legacies that must never be compromised for personal gain.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
must under no circumstances
Used as a strong, emphatic prohibition to declare something utterly unacceptable.
aid King Zhou in his tyranny; help a villain do evil
A four-character chengyu used to condemn assisting evil or corrupt persons against moral principles.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“helps evil thrive.”
“Don't be reckless and cause trouble.”
“By abetting such evil,”
“evil deeds will eventually lead to self-destruction.”
“but you can't bring shame to this family.”
“He hates traitors the most.”