清河崔氏的颜面重于泰山
“The reputation of the Cui clan of Qinghe means everything.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
清河崔氏的 颜面 重于泰山
“The reputation of the Cui clan of Qinghe means everything.”
“I cannot let my guard down for a single moment.”
“You carry the entire family reputation on your back; do not dare bring shame upon us.”
In traditional China, prominent clans held collective responsibility for their social standing, making personal behavior a matter of family survival and prestige.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
dignity, face, social prestige
A formal and elevated term for 'face' or public standing, commonly used in historical or serious social contexts.
weightier than Mount Tai, of immense significance
A classic four-character idiom used to describe responsibilities, honor, or sacrifices that carry supreme weight.