两位南赵王子
“What'll happen if two princes of Nanzhao”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
好好想想
“Think about it.”
两位南赵王子
“What'll happen if two princes of Nanzhao”
同时殒命于此
“die here at the same time?”
“Do you realize the catastrophic political disaster we have on our hands?”
In ancient Chinese interstate relations, the untimely demise of foreign princes within one's borders constituted a grave diplomatic failure capable of provoking immediate war.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
two (honorific measure word for people)
Use this polite measure word instead of '两个' when referring to respected guests, dignitaries, or clients.
prince; son of a monarch
A formal historical and royal title referring specifically to an emperor's or king's son.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Nanzhao will be represented by Second Prince.”
“Right now, the King of Nanzhao is just ill.”
“It is Nanzhao's blessing indeed.”
“Relations between the Great Tang and Nanzhao are tense.”
“This anatomical chart was truly a gift from the King of Nanzhao?”
“ordering the King of Nanzhao to fully cooperate.”