这位是柳刺史的夫人
“This is Prefect Liu's wife,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
这是哪位
“And who might this be?”
这位是 柳刺史 的夫人
“This is Prefect Liu's wife,”
玉澜夫人
“Madam Yulan.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In traditional China, noblewomen and wives of mandarins were commonly identified and respected through their husband's administrative ranking.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
this is (polite)
A respectful way to introduce an individual in social or formal settings.
prefect or regional governor
A historical administrative title frequently encountered in period dramas.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“It concerns Prefect Liu.”
“was only confirmed after the Prefect had left.”
“Prefect Liu cherished his wife dearly.”
“Prefect Liu treated his wife extremely well.”
“That would likely require a full autopsy of Prefect Liu.”
“- Prefect Liu. - Prefect Liu.”