可是没少打仗换来的
“wasn't earned without plenty of battles.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我这怀化将军
“My title of General of Huaihua”
可是 没少 打仗换来的
“wasn't earned without plenty of battles.”
来人
“Someone!”
“Do not take my rank lightly; I earned every bit of it shedding blood in real battle.”
In Chinese historical culture, titles earned through active combat carried far greater personal pride and moral authority than civilian appointments granted by favoritism.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
done a lot of / not few
A litotes commonly used to emphasize that an action has been performed repeatedly and to a significant degree.
exchanged for / earned through
Used to convey that an achievement, title, or reward came at a serious cost or effort.
Used in the 'shi...de' construction to emphatically highlight the means or sacrifice involved in attaining the status.