人可死
“lives may be lost,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
清河崔氏
“For me,”
人可死
“lives may be lost,”
颜面
“but our clan's reputation”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In ancient Chinese aristocratic families, maintaining lineage honor and reputation was far more sacred than preserving individual mortal life.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
can accept death / death is tolerable
A classical, concise turn of phrase used in dramatic declarations where physical demise is deemed preferable to disgrace.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“you'll be as good as dead.”
“The dead cannot be brought back to life.”
“was alive or dead.”
“am I dead or alive?”
“I am a dying man.”
“You'll end up miserable.”