大人 人言可畏
“My Lord, public opinion is a powerful thing.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
以免造成冤案
“to avoid a wrongful conviction?”
大人 人言可畏
“My Lord, public opinion is a powerful thing.”
不要犯了众怒
“Do not provoke public anger.”
“You must tread carefully, because triggering public backlash will ruin your authority and reputation.”
In Chinese political philosophy, widespread public opinion can undermine a ruler's legitimacy; officials are often cautioned against acting in ways that invite public outrage.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
public opinion and gossip are formidable; people's tongues are vicious
A classical chengyu used to warn someone about the destructive social power of public criticism and rumors.