若是碰上大雪 就更难走了
“And if they encounter heavy snow, the journey will be even more difficult.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
他们若想回京过年 最近就得启程 越往北走越冷
“If they want to return to the capital for the New Year, they must depart soon. The further north they travel, the colder it gets.”
若是 碰上大雪 就 更难 走了
“And if they encounter heavy snow, the journey will be even more difficult.”
殿下 下官霍怀信求见
“Your Highness, Huo Huaixin requests to see you.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Returning to the imperial capital or hometown before the New Year has historically been of supreme cultural importance, compelling travelers to brave harsh winter journeys.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
if / in case
A slightly formal, literary alternative to '如果', common in written Chinese or historical/period dramas.
to run into / to encounter
Frequently used in spoken Chinese to describe running into unexpected weather, situations, or people.
Marks a change of state, indicating the worsened condition of the journey under snow.
