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Grammar Point:This pattern 說说 shuō A 就 jiù A suggests that something unexpected happens suddenly or faster than anticipated, from the speaker’s perspective. It’s similar to the English expressions ‘just like that’ or ‘before you know it.’ Structure 說说 shuō A 就 jiù A The phrase is often used in informal settings and can convey…
Grammar Point:The words 嚴严格 yángé, 嚴肅严肃 yánsù, and 嚴严重 yánzhòng all relate to the idea of “strictness” or “seriousness,” but they have different meanings and usage contexts. 嚴严格 yángé – Strict, Rigorous Emphasizes strictness in rules, standards, or requirements. It is often used to describe regulations, discipline, or people’s approach to rules. 他tā對duì自己zìjǐ的de要求yāoqiú非常fēicháng嚴格yángé他tā对duì自己zìjǐ的de要求yāoqiú非常fēicháng严格yángéHe has strict standards for himself. 老師lǎoshī總是zǒngshì很hěn嚴格yángé地de檢查jiǎnchá我wǒ的de作業zuòyè老师lǎoshī总是zǒngshì很hěn严格yángé地de检查jiǎnchá我wǒ的de作业zuòyèThe…
Grammar Point:In Chinese, the word 還还 hái can be translated as “still” or “yet” in certain contexts. It is commonly used to indicate that a particular situation or state continues to exist or remains unchanged. Structure S + 還还 hái + Adj When there are multiple adverbs in a sentence, 還还 hái is placed before…
Grammar Point:A repeated verb followed by the particle 著着 zhe indicates that an action has been ongoing for a period of time, leading to a new situation that the speaker wants to comment on. Verb1 + 著着 zhe + Verb2 It is used to indicate two actions happening at the same time, with the first action being…
Grammar Point:The aspect particle 著着 zhe is used to indicate ongoing actions or a continuous state in Mandarin Chinese. While it’s common in narratives or storytelling, it’s not something you’ll hear often in everyday conversations. In daily life, people usually use 在 zài to talk about actions in progress. When do we use it? How would you describe these…
Grammar Point:著着 zhe is a grammatical particle used to indicate a continuous or ongoing state. Unlike 在 zài, which emphasize an action in progress, 著着 zhe focuses more on a sustained state or a background action. Verb1 + 著着 zhe + Verb2 It is used to indicate two actions happening at the same time, with the first action being the accompanying…
Grammar Point:The Chinese grammar pattern “等 děng A… 就 jiù B…” is used to express “When A happens, then B follows.” It emphasizes that action B happens right after action A is completed. Structure 等 děng + Event A + 就 jiù + Event B This structure is very common in daily conversations to talk about sequences of events….
Grammar Point:In Chinese, 由 yóu is often used to indicate “by” in the sense of agency, responsibility, or cause. It is commonly seen in formal writing or official contexts rather than casual speech. Structure 由 yóu + Starting Point/Route/Method + V 由 yóu is a more formal alternative to 從 cóng when indicating route, means, or direction. It’s commonly used in instructions, signs, and formal descriptions to…
Grammar Point:The Chinese word 難难免 nánmiǎn means “unavoidable” or “hard to avoid.” It is used when something is likely to happen due to natural circumstances, even if people try to prevent it. It often carries a neutral or slightly apologetic tone. Structure 難难免 nánmiǎn + V or Adj 人rén與yǔ人rén相處xiāngchǔ， 難免nánmiǎn會huì有yǒu誤會wùhuì人rén与yǔ人rén相处xiāngchǔ， 难免nánmiǎn会huì有yǒu误会wùhuìIn human relationships, misunderstandings are inevitable. 在zài大dà城市chéngshì生活shēnghuó， 難免nánmiǎn有yǒu壓力yālì在zài大dà城市chéngshì生活shēnghuó，…
Grammar Point:The Chinese word 不免 bùmiǎn means “inevitably” or “unavoidably.” It is used to indicate that something is difficult to avoid or is bound to happen. Structure 不免 bùmiǎn + V or Verb Phrase It expresses an expected or natural consequence, often with a slightly negative tone. 這麼zhème冷lěng的de天氣tiānqì， 不免bùmiǎn容易róngyì感冒gǎnmào这么zhème冷lěng的de天气tiānqì， 不免bùmiǎn容易róngyì感冒gǎnmàoIn such cold weather, catching a cold is inevitable. 他tā剛gāng到dào新xīn公司gōngsī， 不免bùmiǎn會huì有些yǒuxiē緊張jǐnzhāng他tā刚gāng到dào新xīn公司gōngsī， 不免bùmiǎn会huì有些yǒuxiē紧张jǐnzhāngSince he just joined…