儿臣怎会一一查清呢
“How could I know each of their details?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
每日这么多客人
“there are plenty of customers every day.”
儿臣怎会一一查清呢
“How could I know each of their details?”
“You cannot expect me to track every person; stop trying to pin this on me.”
Using rhetorical questions allows speakers in hierarchical settings to challenge accusations without directly attacking the authority figure.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
how could... / how would...
Commonly introduces a rhetorical question expressing disbelief or denial of an accusation.
to investigate and clarify one by one
Use when describing a thorough, item-by-item verification process.
Softens the rhetorical tone while reinforcing the argumentative question.