得
Structure: Subject + 得 + Verb + Object Meaning: Normally when you see 得 it’s a particle and is pronounced “de”. However, it can also be an auxiliary verb. In this case it’s pronounced děi and means “must”. Examples: …
好像
Structure: Subject + 好像 + [Observation] Meaning: To express “seems,” the word 好像 (hǎoxiàng) can beTo express “seems,” the word 好像 (hǎoxiàng) can be used. used in Chinese grammart. Examples:…
向
Structure: 向 + Noun + Verb Meaning: When used as a preposition, “向” indicates an action that is performed towards a reference point, but doesn’t have any actual motion towards…
为了
为了 as a preposition Structure: 为了 + [ some purpose ], Subject + Predicate Meaning: When 为了 indicates the purpose of an action, it’s usually acting as a preposition. In…
嘛
Sentence-Final Structure Statement + 嘛 Meaning: The particle 嘛 (ma) is a sentence-final particle identical in pronunciation to the simple “yes/no question” particle 吗 (ma) you learned back in the…
为
Structure : 为 + [ some part ] + v Meaning: When you work for a company, or do other sorts of physical (and even mental) activities for another party,…
护短
Meaning: 护短 (hù duǎn) to shield faults or shortcomings Usage: “为自己或者与自己有关系的人所犯的错误进行辩护或掩饰。 It means to shield faults for oneself or other people who have relation with oneself. Examples: 1. 你一直对孩子这样护短，他永远都不会意识到自己的错误。 Nǐ…
靠谱
Meaning: 靠谱 (kào pǔ) trustworthy Usage: “靠谱”是指可靠、值得相信或符合实际。我们常常会说某人“办事靠谱”，意思是他办事情让人放心。有时也会说“这件事情靠谱”，意思是这件事的可行性很高或者这件事是真的。 “靠谱(kào pǔ)” means someone or something is practical and trustworthy.When Chinese people describe someone as “办事靠谱”, they mean the person can be trusted…
