也都是风华正茂的栋梁之才
“all promising talents in their prime.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
同样是纸片人
“They're all 2D characters—”
也都是 风华正茂 的 栋梁之才
“all promising talents in their prime.”
转眼间就
“In the blink of an eye...”
“They had so much potential to do great things, and it is a tragedy that they are treated so carelessly.”
Traditional Chinese culture places supreme value on cultured scholars (shi) who serve society, making the premature death or suppression of scholars a profound tragedy.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
in the prime of youth and vigor
A poetic set phrase used to describe young people bursting with vitality, intellect, and promise.
pillars of the nation; individuals of great ability
A classic metaphor comparing capable scholars or civil servants to the supporting pillars of an imperial building.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“among the young generation of the Six Sects.”
“They were so young.”
“They were pillars of the state,”
“we were both too young.”
“Your generation”
“Both of you are pillars of the state.”