茅老呢 想举荐自己的爱徒的 迫切之心
“Mr. Mao's eagerness to recommend his favourite student”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
当然
“Of course,”
茅老呢 想 举荐 自己的 爱徒 的 迫切之心
“Mr. Mao's eagerness to recommend his favourite student”
我是可以理解的
“is understandable.”
“I know he wants to push his favorite student, but that does not mean she actually belongs here.”
Master-apprentice bonds in traditional Chinese professions run deep, often leading masters to zealously advance their disciples, sometimes stirring debate over nepotism.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
prized disciple / favorite apprentice
Used respectfully or slightly cynically to describe a mentor's favorite protege.
eager heart / urgent desire
A literary noun phrase often used in speeches or polite debates to describe someone's palpable eagerness.
Sets up 'Elder Mao' as a distinct topic of discussion, pausing before evaluating his motives.
