多亏了这两位郎君送我回来
“Thanks to these two gentlemen for bringing me back.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
跑掉只鞋
“and lost a shoe running away.”
多亏了 这两位郎君送我 回来
“Thanks to these two gentlemen for bringing me back.”
不足挂齿
“It was nothing.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Calling young men 'langjun' reflects ancient Chinese social etiquette, honoring their social status and conduct.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
thanks to; fortunately owing to
Used to express that an unfavorable outcome was avoided due to someone's help or favorable circumstances.
escorted me back; brought me home
A common directional phrase indicating someone accompanying the speaker back to their place.
Functions as an aspect marker indicating completed action and realizing the favorable outcome.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“My master said he won't come back. He wants it all sent back.”
“You are really lucky.”
“(seen many physicians, and been through a lot.)”
“seen many physicians, and been through a lot.”
“who sold it to some dim-witted young gentleman.”
“I just sent Mr. Duan away.”