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Grammar Point:一點点也不 yìdiǎn yě bù is used in Chinese to emphasize complete negation or “not at all”. It expresses that there is not even a little bit of something or no degree of a particular quality, attitude, or behavior. Structure 一點点 yìdiǎn + 也 yě or 都 dōu + 不 bù + Adj Using 一點点 yìdiǎn with 也 yě or 都…
Grammar Point:In Chinese, 一點点 yìdiǎn is often used in imperatives to soften the tone of a command, making it sound more polite, less direct, or more reasonable. Structure V + Adj + 一點点 yìdiǎn Usually, when a verb is followed by an adjective in Chinese, “得 de” is used to indicate the degree of the action. However,…
Grammar Point:The Chinese structure 拿 ná… 來說来说 láishuō is commonly used to give an example in conversation or writing. It can be translated as “take…for example” or “speaking of…”. Structure 拿 ná + example + 來說来说 láishuō 拿ná日本rìběn來說láishuō， 他們tāmen的de公共gōnggòng交通jiāotōng非常fēicháng準時zhǔnshí拿ná日本rìběn来说láishuō， 他们tāmen的de公共gōnggòng交通jiāotōng非常fēicháng准时zhǔnshíTake Japan, for example; their public transportation is extremely punctual. 拿ná中國Zhōngguó菜cài來說láishuō， 每個měige地區dìqū都dōu有yǒu自己zìjǐ的de特色tèsè口味kǒuwèi拿ná中国Zhōngguó菜cài来说láishuō， 每个měige地区dìqū都dōu有yǒu自己zìjǐ的de特色tèsè口味kǒuwèiTake Chinese food, for example; every…
Grammar Point:One of the ways to express ‘had better’ in Chinese is 還是还是 háishì…吧 ba. 還是还是háishì as an adverb can express ‘still’, ‘yet’, and ‘or’, it can also express a preference for an alternative. 吧 ba is often placed in the end, as it’s a suggestion. Structure S + 還还是 + Suggestion + 吧 你nǐ還是háishì換huàn個ge男朋友nánpéngyǒu吧ba！ 你nǐ还是háishì换huàn个ge男朋友nánpéngyou吧ba！ You’d better…
Grammar Point:The Chinese word 夠够 gòu is used to indicate “sufficiency”, “enough” or “adequacy”, and it can have different meanings and functions depending on the context. Structure (S) + O + 夠够 gòu + Verb(S) + 夠够 gòu + Verb + O 夠够 gòu can be used in both positive and negative constructions to express enough or not enough. It can also be used to…
Grammar Point:This structure 夠够 gòu …的 de is used to express that something is “enough to reach a certain extent” or “sufficiently.” It emphasizes the degree or extent of a quality, often to highlight how remarkable or notable something is. Structure 夠够 gòu + (S) + Adj + 的 de This pattern conveys a casual,…
涼拌小黃黄瓜 liángbàn xiǎohuángguā Cold cucumber is a light and refreshing Taiwanese side dish that’s perfect for hot summer days. Made with crunchy cucumbers, sugar, salt, vinegar, garlic, and a hint of chili, it strikes the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and slightly spicy flavors. The cucumbers are lightly smashed to soak up the marinade, and…
Grammar Point:The Chinese phrase 也好 yěhǎo can mean “may as well” or “it’s fine either way”, depending on the context. Structure Option 1 + 也好 yěhǎo，Option 2 + 也好 yěhǎo This usage indicates that the speaker is indifferent or finds either option acceptable. It’s often used in casual, conversational contexts. 你nǐ去qù也好yěhǎo， 不bú去qù也好yěhǎo， 隨便suíbiàn你nǐ你nǐ去qù也好yěhǎo， 不bú去qù也好yěhǎo， 随便suíbiàn你nǐYou may as well go or…
Grammar Point:The colloquial pattern is used to describe a situation where each person or thing has its own characteristic, role, or condition. It emphasizes the individuality or diversity within a group, often giving a sense of balance, division, or order. Structure A 的 de A，B 的 de B A refers to one group or condition,…
Grammar Point:In this article, we are going to introduce the following Chinese measure words: 册 cè, 朵 duǒ, 幅 fú, 屆届 jiè, 顆顆 kē, 匹 pī, 扇 shàn 册 (cè) This is a measure word in Chinese used to indicate a collection of written or printed materials, such as books, albums, or bound volumes. It is commonly used when referring to…