他有个堂叔在县衙当师爷
“He has an uncle who is an advisor at the county government office.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
自己却开始送起来了
“but he started doing it himself.”
他有个堂叔在县衙当师爷
“He has an uncle who is an advisor at the county government office.”
你当心着点
“Be careful.”
“Watch out, he has powerful connections in the yamen who can make trouble for you.”
Having relatives in official administration historically afforded individuals significant protection and leverage in society.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
county government office in imperial China
A historical term frequently seen in period dramas referring to local magistrates' headquarters.
to serve as a magistrate's private advisor
Refers to serving as an influential confidential legal or administrative aide in imperial times.
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“my uncle.”
“Luckily, you work at the magistrate's office.”
“the county magistrate.”
“My mentor does have a cousin.”
“I'm somewhat of a wanderer,”
“Naturally, we should report this to the county office.”