也是昨日召我用膳时
“He suffered a sudden stroke when he summoned me”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“was already depressed due to Longsheng's death.”
也是昨日召我用膳时
“He suffered a sudden stroke when he summoned me”
突然发作
“to join him for dinner last night.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Being summoned for a meal ('召用膳') by a lord or elder signified special favor or solemn private discussions in historical Chinese nobility.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
summoned me to dine
A classical/formal historical phrase used when a superior or elder calls someone to share a meal.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Since the food yesterday didn't suit all of your taste buds,”
“Will Your Highness be home for dinner today?”
“Times have changed.”
“Isn't His Majesty hosting today's banquet in my honor?”
“It's on the house today.”
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