就算立下山海之约 亦可反悔
“even the solemnest vows can't stop him from backtracking.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
有恒心者 一举一动皆为盟誓 无恒心者
“For a faithful partner, his every action represents a commitment. For an unfaithful partner,”
就算 立下 山海之约 亦可 反悔
“even the solemnest vows can't stop him from backtracking.”
“I'll let nature take its course and not force anything.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Chinese philosophical traditions contrast empty verbal promises with pragmatic, enduring commitment shown through spontaneous natural actions.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
an solemn oath of eternal commitment
A poetic literary idiom referring to pledges of enduring romantic love, equivalent to 'vows of eternal fidelity'.
to go back on one's word; to renege
Commonly used for breaking promises, contracts, or solemn commitments.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“(How many vows end up as)”
“But if we don't act, what about the Divine Mountains and Seas?”
“I want to cross mountains and seas for you”
“what we can do for the Divine Mountains and Seas. Is it just about defeating a mere Zhou Muyan?”
“I know. Everyone gave their all to the Divine Mountains and Seas.”
“Could Jiang Daohai be having second thoughts at the last moment?”