臣恳请陛下
“Your Majesty, I implore you”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
臣 恳请 陛下
“Your Majesty, I implore you”
“to revoke the restoration order for the front line.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In imperial Chinese political ethics, a loyal subject is expected to risk their life to bluntly advise or petition the emperor when the state's security is in danger.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to earnestly request / to humbly beg
A highly formal deferential verb used when petitioning a superior or asking for critical intervention.
Your Majesty / His Majesty
Exclusive imperial honorific used when addressing or referring directly to the ruling emperor.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Greetings, Your Majesty.”
“I once begged His Majesty”
“[The Emperor Establishes Supreme Order] This official implores Your Majesty to investigate thoroughly,”
“Farewell, Your Majesty.”
“-We respectfully send off Your Majesty. -We respectfully send off Your Majesty.”
“I beg Your Majesty to render judgment.”