我们只是想还柳刺史一个公道
“We only wish to see justice done for Prefect Liu.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
你放心
“Don't be afraid.”
我们只是想还柳刺史一个公道
“We only wish to see justice done for Prefect Liu.”
“You just need to tell us what you know.”
“You are safe with us; we are not your enemies, we just want the truth.”
The concept of 'gongdao' reflects the deep cultural expectation that moral truth and fairness must be restored, especially for those wronged in death.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to give someone justice; to vindicate someone
A powerful fixed collocation used when promising to clear a wronged person's name or avenge an injustice.
only want to; merely intend to
A softening hedge used to emphasize modest, harmless, or focused intentions.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Besides, Prefect Liu has already returned.”
“Prefect Liu should be on his way back once he gets the message.”
“That would likely require a full autopsy of Prefect Liu.”
“But his body is barely cold,”
“That day, I criticized him for neglecting his duties”
“the killer took advantage of his drunken state”