也要先问问夫人的意见才好啊
“we really ought to seek Madam Yulan's consent first.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
也要先问问夫人的意见才好啊
“we really ought to seek Madam Yulan's consent first.”
不可不可
“No, that won't do.”
“Do not rush ahead without the lady's permission, or we will all be in trouble.”
In traditional elite Chinese households, the first wife (furen) held decisive authority over internal domestic arrangements, requiring deference from guests and subordinates.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
only then would it be proper / would be best
Placed at the end of a recommendation to soften an imperative into prudent advice.
ask first / consult beforehand
Reduplication of the verb softens the request, highlighting standard etiquette before making decisions.
Softens the reminder and adds a persuasive, earnest tone.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Then please ask your daughter's opinion.”
“why don't you go to the Empress Dowager's chamber yourself and ask?”
“Shall I take a look?”
“Does she have something to give me?”
“you two should discuss it first”
“You bring this up so suddenly.”