之前就有听闻过李寺卿的事迹 果真名不虚传
“Minister Li, I've heard of your accomplishments before, and now meeting you in person, I see your reputation is well-deserved.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
之前在豫州未能引见 这次 算是补上
“I didn't get to introduce you properly back in Yuzhou, so let this make up for that.”
之前就有 听闻 过李寺卿 的 事迹 果真 名不虚传
“Minister Li, I've heard of your accomplishments before, and now meeting you in person, I see your reputation is well-deserved.”
初次见面 便知我性喜随意 实在佩服
“Though we're meeting for the first time, you already know that I prefer informality. I'm truly impressed.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In classical and formal Chinese etiquette, meeting someone of stature requires reciprocating an introduction with praise for their renowned reputation to grant them face.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
truly worthy of one's reputation / to live up to one's name
A highly common set phrase used to flatter or praise someone whose real-life skills or traits match their fame.
to hear of / to learn through hearsay
A formal, literary equivalent of '听说', frequently heard in historical or polite business contexts.
