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”. Examples: 1. 我们都为他抱不平，做了这么多事情还要被领导批评。 Wǒmen dōu Continue Reading
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 de pénɡ you yì diǎn dōu Continue Reading
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 jiào dàjiā yìqi qù chīfàn, cái Continue Reading
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 nationalism. “国货” are inexpensive but of Continue Reading
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 arrive. These hosts are also fond Continue Reading
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.” Examples: 因为 天气 太 Continue Reading
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 occasion. When using this word, the Continue Reading
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 mínshēng wèntí de shíhòu kě bùnéng Continue Reading
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 zhèngshì kùnnán hé shībài Do Continue Reading
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 that are extremely easy, as in Continue Reading
