我信得过的贴身宫人 便是外边那四位
“My four close confidants are right outside.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“You would find a trustworthy person to do it for you.”
我 信得过 的贴身宫人 便是 外边那 四位
“My four close confidants are right outside.”
“I have nothing to hide; go ahead and question them if you dare.”
In imperial court dynamics, a noble's closest servants ('贴身宫人') were crucial confidants whose actions directly reflected upon their master's integrity.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
trustworthy; reliable
A very common spoken structure (verb + 得 + 过) used to describe someone or something you can place your trust in.
close-serving; personal (of attendants or personal items)
Used in historical or formal contexts to describe bodyguards, personal maids, or close attendants.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“But those rumors circulated only among the eunuchs and palace maids.”
“How could you allow a lowly maid to set her sights on Prince of Xin?”
“If you don't believe us, go to the palace and ask.”
“That person can enter and leave the palace at will without arousing suspicion.”
“We're just powerless palace maids.”
“they must still rely on lowly servants like us.”