总
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 ends with a 吧. Example: 1.…
可
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…
不如
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.…
不如
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…
虽然
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…
Number(数) + 多
Structure: Number + 多 + Measure word + (noun) Meaning: A number in excess of a certain amount is expressed by adding “多” (duō) to the end of a number.…
都…了
Structure: 都 + Verb/Adjective/Quantity + 了 Meaning: “都……了” (dōu… le) is used to express that something has already happened, similar to “已经……了”. However it is used more emphatically, implying that…
老是
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:…
