道不轻传 法不贱卖
“wisdom is neither imparted lightly nor sold cheaply.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
那你能否算准我心中所惑呀 这有道是
“Then can you divine what it is that has been troubling me? As the saying goes,”
道不轻传 法不贱卖
“wisdom is neither imparted lightly nor sold cheaply.”
缘主 你如果愿意奉一点香火
“Young sir, if you're willing to make a small offering,”
“Pay me properly first if you want me to read your fortune.”
In Chinese folk religion and divination, charging fees is frequently reframed as voluntary temple offerings or karmic respect to avoid direct commercial stigma.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
the Dao is not imparted lightly; profound wisdom is not given away easily
A classical idiom used to emphasize that esoteric or high-level knowledge must be earned.
dharma/sacred laws are not sold cheaply
A parallel proverb often paired with 'Dao bu qing chuan' to justify demanding respect, effort, or financial tribute.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“The laws punish the multitude, but not the royals.”
“are always unforgivable.”
“that the master's body will be treated with due reverence?”
“even if you run me over a thousand times.”
“It is impolite not to reciprocate.”
“We should kindly respond to it.”