Question How to TL CN phrase?

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  1. DanteNotes

    DanteNotes Well-Known Member

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      “你真好看~”
      
      “鄙人诚招小妾,管吃管住。”

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  2. suncust

    suncust I love all fluffy things! ~

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    I assume you are referring to the 2nd line.

    The sentence is saying that the person is hiring/looking for concubine/mistress and will take care of food and lodging.
     
  3. nonononononono

    nonononononono NONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONO

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    to add suncust's reply.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_honorifics
    鄙人 This lowly/unlearned one
    other similar terms
    鄙意 (my humble intent), 鄙见 (my humble opinion)
     
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  4. WB

    WB Well-Known Member

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    “You're so good-looking~”

    "This unlearned one is genuinely hiring a concubine, food and accommodation is provided."
      
     
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  5. Bakaturq

    Bakaturq Tell me, what do you see?

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    can also refer to daily needs (in a broader perspective)
     
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    Lianyin Well-Known Member

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    "You're so good looking~"
    "(I'm) Seeking (a) concubine; food and lodging (are) provided."
    鄙人 - My humble self, or you can just use "I" :hmm:
    Is Mossy looking for a concubine??? *throws mahself at him* :bloblove:
     
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  7. DanteNotes

    DanteNotes Well-Known Member

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    @Lianyin ahaha thanks everyone! And yeah I had no clue who was speaking