世子殿下果然英明
“Your Highness is indeed wise.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
还说没有撒谎
“They must've lied, didn't they?”
世子殿下 果然英明
“Your Highness is indeed wise.”
不瞒两位大人
“To be perfectly candid,”
“You caught me fair and square, so please don't be too harsh as I tell the truth.”
When caught in an awkward lie by a superior in Chinese power dynamics, offering polite praise ('giving them a high hat') helps salvage rapport and avoids direct confrontation.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
as expected; really
Adverb used to confirm that an expectation or reputation has been proven true in reality.
wise and brilliant
A highly formal, respectful adjective typically reserved for royalty, leaders, or superiors possessing superior judgment.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Your Highness, just do it.”
“His Highness treats you so well.”
“Please don't mention it, Your Highness.”
“This lord is such a good man of integrity.”
“Your Highness, don't you think that's a bit stingy?”
“His Highness rushed over here, risking his life.”