因为 … 所以
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…
冒昧
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,…
将就
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。…
正视
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…
小儿科
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…
唱反调
Meaning: 唱反调 (chàngfǎndiào) to speak or act contrary to Usage: “唱反调”是指提出相反的主张，采取相反的行动。 “唱反调” is when someone takes the contrary opinion or performs an opposing action. Examples: 1. 由于有人唱反调，调查工作受到了阻碍。 Yóuyú yǒurén…
面子
Meaning: 面子 (miànzi) face Usage: “面子”原本指物体的表面，后来发展出两个意思：一是表面的虚荣；二是情面。中国人向来重视“面子”问题，有时与自尊联系在一起。 “面子” means the face or surface of an object. It then developed two meanings: one is superficial vanity; the other is to save face.…
打酱油
Meaning: 打酱油 (dǎ jiàngyóu) to buy some sauce, to be a bystander Usage: “打酱油”原指孩子大了可以帮家长做一些家务事。网络语境中，表示某人对话题漠不关心，或者在一项活动中没有起到任何作用。 “打酱油” originally referred to how kids, when they grow up, can help their parents with housework.…
