一定十二个时辰守在她身旁
“We'll keep guard over her all the time.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
避免有人趁虚而入
“so that no one can take advantage of the situation.”
一定 十二个时辰 守 在 她身旁
“We'll keep guard over her all the time.”
让他们无机可乘
“We won't give them any opportunities to strike.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In ancient China, a full day was divided into twelve two-hour blocks called 'shichen', each named after one of the Earthly Branches.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
twenty-four hours (literally twelve two-hour periods)
A traditional Chinese time unit commonly encountered in historical dramas to emphasize round-the-clock continuity.
to guard/stay right by someone's side
Use this structure to emphasize physical closeness and steadfast protection or companionship.
