那现在萧太傅是有求于我了？
“So you are asking me for a favor.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
放过我们萧家
“and the Xiao family.”
那现在萧 太 傅是 有求于我 了 ？
“So you are asking me for a favor.”
“Look who is begging now. You have no choice but to do what I say.”
Having someone 'plead for aid' fundamentally alters social hierarchy in Chinese relationships, putting the petitioner at a major disadvantage.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
need something from someone; ask a favor of
A common idiom expressing dependency or soliciting assistance from another person.
Marks a change in state or situation, highlighting the power reversal.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Grand Tutor Xiao, you are my savior.”
“I'm hoping you could shed some light on.”
“- You wish for it as well? - Enough.”
“What is the matter, Grand Tutor?”
“You wouldn't be reluctant, would you?”
“Do my skills meet with your approval?”