官阶上压得住高罗迁
“His rank surpasses Gao Luoqian's,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
他是南赵正使
“He is the chief envoy of Nanzhao.”
官阶 上压得住 高罗迁
“His rank surpasses Gao Luoqian's,”
不会受高罗迁左右
“so he will not be swayed by him.”
“Only someone of equal or higher rank can keep him from running the entire operation.”
Strict hierarchical stratification in imperial administration meant only a superior rank could legally overrule or constrain a contentious subordinate.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
official rank; bureaucratic status
Used in historical or institutional settings to discuss official hierarchies and posts.
capable of keeping in check; able to hold authority over
A common potential complement construction indicating the power or prestige required to dominate or control someone.