向来不喜与外人交往
“he usually dislikes socializing”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
下官听闻他
“I've heard that”
向来不喜与外人交往
“he usually dislikes socializing”
“and is only obsessed with Nuo opera.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In historical settings, figures devoted entirely to ritual arts like Nuo opera (傩戏) were often viewed as eccentric recluses detached from conventional social rituals.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
always / all along
A formal adverb describing a longstanding habit, disposition, or standard practice.
outsiders / strangers
Refers to anyone outside a specific family, organization, or inner circle.
to associate with / to socialize
Used to describe ongoing interpersonal social contact or networking.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“She kept to herself.”
“You're always so stern and grim”
“You've had a cold temperament since childhood and never liked getting close to others.”
“and are solitary, shunning all company,”
“The less he wants to talk to anyone.”