我们好多村民都在离教当差
“Yes. Many of our villagers do.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
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我们 好多 村民 都 在离教 当差
“Yes. Many of our villagers do.”
按月领薪 旱涝保收
“They receive monthly wages, rain or shine.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Working for a well-funded religious sect or government office provided common folk with a secure safety net against poverty and famine.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to serve; to be on official duty; to work for an authority
A traditional term referring to serving as a lower-ranking official, clerk, or runner for an institution.
a good deal of; many
Used colloquially as an equivalent to 'many' or 'quite a few'.