你可得替咱们做主啊
“you must uphold justice for us.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
军爷
“Officer,”
你 可得 替咱们 做主 啊
“you must uphold justice for us.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In traditional Chinese culture, common citizens relied on benevolent officials or elders to act as protectors and arbiters of justice.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
make a decision on our behalf; seek justice for us
A traditional idiom frequently used in period dramas when petitioning authorities or elders to solve an unfair situation.
really must; definitely ought to
Used to emphasize a strong necessity or urgent plea directed at the listener.
Softens the urgent plea and emphasizes emotional earnestness.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Please uphold justice for us!”
“You have to stand up for us.”
“Please help me!”
“You have to fix this for us.”
“Mr. Zheng, you must stand up for me. What's wrong?”
“you must uphold justice for this subject.”