王朝庇佑百姓
“Dynasties protect the people”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
需要供奉香火
“but expect incense offerings.”
王朝庇佑百姓
“Dynasties protect the people”
需要缴纳赋税
“but expect taxes.”
“Protection is not given for free; obligations must be met.”
Traditional Chinese political thought balances the imperial ruler's duty to protect the people with the people's duty to pay tribute and taxes.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to protect and bless
A formal and elevated term often used for divine, imperial, or authoritative protection over subordinates.
the common people
A standard historical and formal term referring to the general populace or citizenry.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Only the children who believe in God will be blessed!”
“Immortal, bless us.”
“♪ But in the crowd once and again I look for her in vain ♪ bless the people of Great Yin with peace and safety.”
“God bless you”
“that it's precisely the immortal sect”