倒是一表人才
“You've grown into a handsome young man.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
经年不见
“I haven't seen you in years.”
倒是 一表人才
“You've grown into a handsome young man.”
老太太谬赞了
“You flatter me, Old Madam.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In classical Chinese etiquette, evaluating a young man as '一表人才' extends beyond mere looks to signal moral uprightness, education, and promising social stature.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
a person of striking appearance and refined bearing
A four-character idiom (chengyu) predominantly used by elders to compliment a young man's handsome and impressive physical demeanor.
indeed; contrary to earlier expectation or affirming reality
Used here as an adverb to express mild pleasant surprise or pleasant confirmation upon seeing someone.
