Structure: Subject + 那么 / 这么 + Adjective Meaning: All you have to do to use this grammar structure is put the 那么 or 这么 in front of the adjective Examples: 1. 你 怎么 Read More

Structure: Object + 不怎么 + adjective Meaning: When used together with an adjective, 不怎么 becomes similar to 不太, which means that the degree of the adjective is not very high Examples: 1. 你的 孩子 Read More

Structure: 就 + topic + 来说/而言 + comment Meaning: This emphasizes that the speaker is just commenting on that particular topic and nothing else, like “just with regards to” in English. In this sense Read More

Structure: Subject + 不停 + 地 + Verb Meaning: “不停” is a little more versatile and can be placed both before the verb as an adverb, or after the verb as something that is Read More

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. 他 的 脸 Read More

Structure: 总 + [negative word] + Verb Meaning: When 总 is used together with a negating word (like 不 or 没), it often has a tone of speculation, judgement or suggestion. The sentence often Read More

Structure: 在+ Person + 看来 + Perspective Meaning: 看来 can also be used to highlight a specific person(s) or type of person(s) point of view. This is like saying “the way he/she sees it…” Read More

Structure: 就是+focus Meaning: 就是 can be used before verbs and adjectives to limit the scope of what the speaker is talking about, eliminating options in order to focus in on something. This is a Read More

Structure: 就是 + verb Meaning: Used before a verb, this usage has the feeling that the speaker is being stubborn and is unwilling to change their mind. Examples: 1. 我 就是 不 去，我 一向 Read More

Structure: 甚至 + supplementary thought Meaning: In this structure, the 甚至 takes things up another degree. Examples: 1. 他 是 个 探险家，他 甚至 去 过 北极。 Tā shì ɡè tàn xiǎn jiā ， tā Read More