如有违誓
“Should I break this oath, I shall be marked a traitor,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
也不荫及任何人
“and I shield no one with my shadow.”
如有违誓
“Should I break this oath, I shall be marked a traitor,”
等同谋朝篡位 大楚上下人人得而诛之
“Should I break this oath, I shall be marked a traitor, and let everyone be my executioner.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In imperial China, violating a political covenant was equated to usurpation of imperial power, punishable by universal extermination.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to violate a solemn oath; to break a vow
A classical, elevated term used primarily in ceremonial, historical, or legal vows.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“And then there is someone saying I did not keep my promise.”
“rather than keeping a promise?”
“It depends on whether it meets the regulations.”
“Why did you not keep your promise?”
“what does it matter if I break my oath?”
“will disobey His Majesty.”