可是一路被人追杀
“and almost lost my life”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Commandery Prince An, I was pursued by assailants”
可是 一路被人追杀
“and almost lost my life”
几近丢了性命
“before I arrived at the capital.”
“My life has been in constant danger; this is not a routine visit.”
In Chinese historical narratives, approaching Chang'an often carries high political stakes, attracting assassins sent by opposing factions.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
all the way / throughout the entire journey
Commonly placed before verbs to indicate that an action or state persisted along an entire travel route.
to be hunted down by someone
A dramatic passive expression frequently seen in historical, action, or martial arts narratives.