这簪子呀 倒是银的
“Well, this hairpin is indeed silver,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我爹买它花了三四两呢
“My father spent almost four taels on it!”
这簪子呀 倒是 银的
“Well, this hairpin is indeed silver,”
“but I can only give you one tael and five mace.”
“Sure, it is silver, but that does not mean it is worth what you think.”
Pawnbrokers traditionally downplay craftsmanship and condition to pay only for raw melting weight, dampening the seller's hopes.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
indeed / to be sure (concessive)
Used to concede a point before introducing a counterargument or qualification.
Softens the opening topic, creating a relaxed, paternalistic conversational atmosphere.
Affirms the category and property of the metal.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“This hairpin is made of pure silver!”
“I guess this hairpin symbolizes the love between Madam and Prince Yi.”
“H-How did this hairpin end up in your hands?”
“You pawned the hairpin Mom gave you?”
“Changyu, where is your silver hairpin?”
“It is indeed the tassel from the silver hairpin.”