听闻 先皇赐了叶家府邸
“I heard the late emperor gave a mansion to the Ye family”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Their marriage made a stir in the capital back then.”
听闻 先皇赐了叶家府邸
“I heard the late emperor gave a mansion to the Ye family”
“along with a plaque with an inscription, Family of Charity”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Imperial gifts of land, estates, or calligraphy represented the pinnacle of political favor and family prestige in imperial China.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
it is heard that; I have heard
A formal, literary equivalent of 听说, ideal for historical or elevated registers.
the late Emperor
Respectful historical term referring to the previous emperor who has passed away.
to bestow; to confer
Used strictly when a superior, especially an emperor or monarch, gives a gift to a subordinate.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I heard you've been visiting physicians in private.”
“I've heard there are many amusements in your place.”
“I heard that once in ancient times, an emperor's concubine”
“I heard you have a photographic memory.”
“I heard Your Highness arrived. Why didn't you announce yourself?”
“I've also heard she's highly accomplished in her studies.”