多
Structure : 多 + Verb + Object Meaning: This structure is not used exclusively as a command, so you could also include a subject if you needed to. Examples: In English we like to say things like “eat more” and…
不怎么
Structure : Subject + 不怎么 + Verb Meaning: When 不怎么 is used with a verb, it means that one does not put a lot of time or energy into doing…
少
Structure : Subject + 少 + Verb + Object Meaning: Just as you can use 多 to talk about doing something more, you can use 少 to talk about doing…
抱不平
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…
一点也/都不
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…
打圆场
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,…
国货
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…
沙发客
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…
