招待小师妹 奈何她身子不好
“to welcome you, Junior Sister. Unfortunately, she's not feeling well.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“You're too kind, Junior Sister. Feiyan, as the lady of the house, should have been the one”
招待 小师妹 奈何她 身子不好
“to welcome you, Junior Sister. Unfortunately, she's not feeling well.”
多有怠慢了
“So please forgive our poor hospitality.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Chinese etiquette requires hosts to express humility and apologize profusely if the primary lady of the house cannot personally greet esteemed guests.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
junior martial sister / younger female peer
Traditional term of address for a younger female apprentice under the same teacher or sect.
unfortunately / but alas
A literary connective used in formal or period speech to introduce an uncontrollable obstacle.
in frail health / unwell
A gentle, polite euphemism to explain someone's physical illness without detailing medical conditions.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Young Lady, are you even going to turn me away?”
“Huang, take her to our reception room. Bring her a pot of fine tea.”
“Thank you, but no. I need to deliver more items.”
“We can't accept it. Aunty, courtesy calls for reciprocity.”
“I can't force you.”
“Why did you drive the car to the neighborhood? It's very hot today,”