不想在此遇见李大人
“I didn't expect to meet you here, Lord Li.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
便亲自率人来讨贼
“so I personally led men to take them down.”
不想 在此 遇见 李大人
“I didn't expect to meet you here, Lord Li.”
有失远迎
“Please forgive me”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In traditional China, addressing officials as 'Daren' denotes deference to rank and imperial administrative authority.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
did not expect to meet (someone) here
A polished, classical-sounding formula to express surprise at running into someone in an unexpected location.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“is inviting you to meet him.”
“I've always regarded you as a brother, Lord Li.”
“[Qinwen Hall] Lord Li, what are you doing?”
“Lord Li, please return to town first”
“Lord Li, I am truly sorry.”
“Did Lord Li really return to the Capital?”