不赴宴游 散衙即归府
“while I never attend banquets and go straight home instead.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
而我
“while I never attend banquets”
不赴宴游 散衙 即归府
“while I never attend banquets and go straight home instead.”
“Well then, it seems I was wrong.”
“I lead a spotless life and do not fool around outside, so your suspicions are completely groundless.”
In historical China, an official who refrains from frivolous banquets and courtesan quarters demonstrates moral rectitude as well as domestic devotion.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to finish the daily shift at an imperial government office
A historical term equivalent to modern clocking off work for government officials.
feasting and recreational outings
A literary term describing social banquets and sightseeing pursuits.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“This is the prefect's office. Watch your words.”
“I'd like to invite you to my residence for a chat.”
“All feasts must come to an end.”
“All banquets must end.”
“There'll always be a time when we have to part.”
“No. I'm annoyed by social events.”