小心火烛
“Beware of fire!”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
小心火烛
“Beware of fire!”
“I have experience in these matters.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In pre-modern China, night watchmen walked the streets striking gongs and calling out safety warnings against fire and burglary, especially during dry seasons.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
be careful with fire and candles
A classic historical idiom originally shouted by night watchmen, now used metaphorically or humorously to remind someone to be vigilant about safety.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Beware of fire hazards! [Fill Your Belly]”
“Beware of fire!”
“Beware of fire!”
“Beware of fire!”
“[Tofu] Beware of fire!”
“set the device in advance, and light the candle at the right moment.”
“I bet it's due to the powder in the candle.”