怎会在大事上犯糊涂呢
“Why would I commit such a grave blunder?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“they were merely brotherly quarrels.”
怎会在大事上犯糊涂呢
“Why would I commit such a grave blunder?”
父王
“Father,”
“Don't take the sibling squabble so seriously; they know better than to cross the line on major state affairs.”
In imperial or traditional familial politics, minor squabbles among brothers are forgivable, but blunders affecting state affairs invite severe punishment. Downplaying an act as a minor squabble is a common plea strategy.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to act foolishly, make a blunder, or lose one's senses
Commonly used to describe someone making poor judgments in moments of lapse, often softened as a temporary mistake rather than malice.
in major affairs / when it comes to critical issues
Used to contrast daily trivial matters with crucial, high-stakes decisions.
Softens the rhetorical question while reinforcing the speaker's incredulity that such a mistake could occur.
