免得落人口舌 和忠勇侯不好交代
“to avoid gossip and difficult explanations to the Marquis of Zhongyong.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我是秦家女儿 还是跟着秦琰一起走吧
“I am a daughter of the Qin family, I should go with Qin Yan,”
免得 落人口舌 和忠勇侯 不好交代
“to avoid gossip and difficult explanations to the Marquis of Zhongyong.”
说的也是
“You have a point.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In aristocratic and clan-based Chinese society, public perception and moral reputation directly affected family prestige and political standing.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to become the subject of talk; to leave oneself open to gossip or criticism
A formal idiom used when trying to act carefully so others cannot find fault or slander you.
difficult to explain or account for
A staple expression when someone has an obligation to a superior or partner that may be violated.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Don't worry about the Marquis of Zhongyong. He wouldn't dare harm you.”
“the Marquis of Zhongyong will surely be rewarded.”
“the Qin family will keep you fed.”
“What a shock that the ambitious Marquis of Zhongyong”
“The Marquis of Zhongyong is getting more and more desperate for power.”
“I must go to your residence to visit the Marquis of Zhongyong.”