Meaning: 抱不平 (bào bù píng) to feel angry about an injustice done to someone else Usage: “抱不平”是指看到别人遇见不公平事情，心里感到愤怒，并帮助弱小的一方。有时候也说“打抱不平”。 “抱不平”means feeling angry about an injustice done to someone else. Sometimes it is used with the verb“打”. Read More

Structure : Subject + 一点也/都不 + Adjective Meaning: The phrases “一点也不 ” and “一点都不 ” can both be used to express “not at all . Examples:     他的朋友 一点 都 不 可爱。     Tā Read More

Meaning: 打圆场 (dǎ yuán chǎng)  mediate a dispute; ease a situation Usage: “打圆场”是指从善意的角度出发，调解矛盾，缓和紧张气氛的行为。 “打圆场”refers to mediate a dispute from a well-meaning perspective. Examples: 1. 眼看他俩就要吵起来了，小王赶紧打圆场叫大家一起去吃饭，才避免了争吵。     Yǎnkàn tāliǎ jiùyào chǎoqǐlaile, Xiǎo Wáng gǎnjǐn dǎyuánchǎng Read More

Meaning: 国货 (guóhuò) goods made in China Usage: 本国生产或制造的物品都称为“国货”。在中国，提到“国货”大多与民族情感相联系。“国货”价廉物美，伴随中国人很多年，能引发他们的怀旧情怀。 The goods that are produced or manufactured within the home country are called “国货.” In China, there is a relationship between “国货” and feelings of Read More

Meaning: 沙发客 (Shāfākè) couchsurfer Usage: “沙发客”是一种在旅游中新兴的省钱方式。指旅行者到旅游的目的地后住在陌生人为其免费提供的床铺、沙发、地板等，旅行者达到了节省资金的目的，陌生人也热衷这样的旅游方式。 “沙发客”is a new way to save money while traveling. Tourists live for free in the homes of strangers, who offer free beds, sofas, or the floor when guests Read More

Structure : 因为 + Cause + 所以 + Effect Meaning: “因为 … 所以 …” are used to indicate cause and effect. They are often thought of as being: “Since ___ happened, so ___ happened.” Read More

Meaning: 冒昧 (màomèi) allow me to take the liberty Usage: “冒昧”是一种谦虚的说法，指语言或者行为不顾地位、能力、场合是否合时宜，一般用这个词来让对方原谅说话者的唐突。 “冒昧” is a construction that implies modesty. It implies that one’s words or actions are void of position, ability, or suitability for an Read More

Meaning: 将就 (jiāngjiù) to have to Usage: “将就”指对环境或事物不太满意，勉勉强强能够接受或适应。 “将就” means when someone is not satisfied with an environment or situation but is forced to accept or adapt. Examples: 1. 政府在关系到民生问题的时候可不能将就。     Zhèngfǔ zài guānxìdào Read More

Meaning: 正视 (zhèngshì) to face squarely Usage: “正视”是指用严肃认真的态度对待事情，不躲避，不敷衍。 “正视” means to treat something with a serious attitude and not to escape or put it off. Examples: 1. 不要放弃希望，希望使人正视困难和失败。     Búyào fàngqì xīwàng, xīwàng shǐrén Read More

Meaning: 小儿科 (xiǎo’érkē) something not worth considering; something extremely easy Usage: “小儿科”主要有两种意思：一是比喻价值小、水平低，不值得重视的事情；一是比喻极其容易做的事情，类似于“小菜一碟”。 “小儿科”has two main meanings: one refers to things of small value, low level, and unworthy of consideration. The other refers to things Read More