久仰狄大人威名
“I've long heard of Commissioner Di's great reputation.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
本不愿再提及
“I never wished to speak of them again.”
久仰 狄大人威名
“I've long heard of Commissioner Di's great reputation.”
今日踏足风月之地
“Since you've come to a pleasure house today,”
“I know who you are and hold you in high esteem, so please do not take offense at what I am about to say.”
In Chinese culture, opening encounters with grand honorific acknowledgments sets a respectful tone and prevents confrontation before sensitive matters are brought up.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
I have long heard of your renowned name
A classic formal greeting used upon meeting someone respected for the first time.
prestigious reputation / illustrious renown
Used in formal or historical contexts to praise an authority figure's power and renown.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I've heard a lot about you, Judge Shen.”
“Hello. I've heard a lot about you.”
“I've heard a lot about you. Thank you for taking care of Jianjian.”
“I've heard a lot about you. They call me Crazy Donkey.”
“Commissioner Di is famous far and wide”