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Structure: 可+verb Meaning: 可 used to emphasize a verb Example: 1. 哇,这 个 糖醋 里脊 可 好吃 了! wā,zhè ɡè tánɡcù lǐjǐ kě hǎochī le! (The speaker never dreamt that sweet and sour pork could taste this good) Wow! This Continue Reading
Structure: 可+verb Meaning: 可 used to emphasize a verb Example: 1. 哇,这 个 糖醋 里脊 可 好吃 了! wā,zhè ɡè tánɡcù lǐjǐ kě hǎochī le! (The speaker never dreamt that sweet and sour pork could taste this good) Wow! This Continue Reading
Structure: 不如 + Verb/[verb phrase] Meaning: When facing a choice, 不如 can also be used to mean “might as well” to emphasize the choice is the better of two options. When used like this, it is similar in meaning to Continue Reading
Structure: A (verb) + 不如 + B + adjective/verb Meaning: When an adjective or verb is added to the structure it can then be used to mean A is not as ‘adjective’ as B, or A does not ‘verb’ as Continue Reading
Structure: 虽然 + A + 但 + 毕竟 + B + C Meaning: A and B are reasons or characteristics, and C is a result or conclusion.It’s a bit more complex, so pay attention to the different parts in the Continue Reading
Structure: 老是 + (Adverb +) Adjective Meaning: When it is used together with an adjective, it usually has an adverb before it, such as “很, 非常, 这么, 那么” etc. Examples: 1. 你 怎么 老是 这么 高兴? Nǐ zěnme lǎoshì zhème Continue Reading