你是从崇州逃难来的
“you came here as a refugee from Chongzhou.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
对了
“By the way,”
你是从崇州逃难来的
“you came here as a refugee from Chongzhou.”
“Do you know how the Marquis of Wu'an died?”
“Since you fled from Chongzhou, you must know what happened to Marquis Wu'an.”
Chinese speakers often open an interrogation or serious inquiry by confirming an uncontroversial, basic fact before dropping the real, heavy question.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
flee from calamity or war / seek refuge
Used to describe escaping danger, war, or natural disasters as a refugee.
Completes the 'shi...de' construction, emphasizing the origin, background, or manner of arrival.