此事绝不能张扬
“This matter must not be made public.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
如今二十年了 我就盼着 他们找不着这张借据
“It's been 20 years now. I was just hoping they wouldn't be able to find the IOU.”
此事 绝不能张扬
“This matter must not be made public.”
吏部侍郎出缺
“The position of Vice Minister of Personnel is vacant,”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In imperial officialdom, an old paper trail or scandal could ruin promotional prospects during official appointments, making strict secrecy essential.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
under no circumstances can; absolutely must not
Used to express strict prohibition or strong categorical refusal.
to make public; to flaunt or broadcast
Commonly used in negative constructions when cautioning against letting sensitive secrets slip out.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“must never be shared with anyone.”
“I won't spread this matter to the world.”
“about someone they hold in such high regard?”
“won't breathe a word of it.”