HSK 5 Grammar
136 points, in the reference book’s original order.
Your HSK 5 learning path
136 points
93 main entries followed by 45 comparisons. The list uses a continuous 1–138 order; the comparisons retain their original section numbers.
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Adjectival Complement “de bùdéliǎo”
得不得了
得不得了 (de bùdéliǎo) is a strong degree complement used after adjectives. It means “extremely,” “terribly,” “very, very...” and is often stronger than 很 (hěn), 非常 (fēicháng), or even 极了 (jí le) in spoken feeling.
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Expressing “A Bit Too”
……了点儿 / ……了一点儿 -...le diǎnr / ...le yìdiǎnr
This pattern is used when the speaker feels something is a little too much in degree. It often carries a mild complaint, dissatisfaction, or soft criticism.
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Saying “A Lot” with “yǒu de shì”
有的是
有的是 (yǒu de shì) means “there are plenty of...” or “there is no shortage of...” It is used when the speaker wants to emphasize abundance.
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Advanced Uses of “dōu”
都
At HSK5 level, 都 (dōu) is no longer only “all.” It can also be used to emphasize:
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Advanced Uses of “hái”
还……呢
At HSK5 level, 还……呢 (hái...ne) often shows that a situation continues and is still true at the moment of speaking. It can also add emotional color such as:
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Advanced Uses of “zǒng”
总
At HSK5 level, 总 (zǒng) can express not only frequency, but also the speaker’s sense that something keeps happening repeatedly or inevitably.
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Expressing “After All” with “bìjìng”
毕竟
毕竟 (bìjìng) means “after all.” It is used when the speaker wants to point out an important fact that should not be ignored when judging a situation.
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Expressing a Last Chance with “zàibù... jiù...”
再不……就……
再不……就…… (zàibù...jiù...) means “if... doesn’t happen soon, then... will happen.” It often expresses urgency, warning, or a last chance.
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Expressing “Almost” with “chàdiǎn méi”
差点没……
差点（没） before an undesirable result normally means that the result nearly happened but did not. In this use, 没 may be omitted without changing the basic meaning.
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Expressing “Anyway” with “fǎnzhèng”
反正
反正 (fǎnzhèng) means “anyway,” “in any case,” or “regardless.” It is used when the speaker wants to say that the final result or attitude will stay the same, no matter what.
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Expressing “As Much As Possible” with “jìnliàng”
尽量
尽量 (jìnliàng) means “as much as possible” or “to the greatest extent possible.” It is used when the speaker wants to say that someone should try their best within certain limits.
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Expressing “Each Other” with “hùxiāng”
互相
互相 (hùxiāng) means “each other” or “mutually.” It is used when two or more people do the same action toward one another.
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Expressing “Feel Free” with “jǐnguǎn”
尽管
In this use, 尽管 (jǐnguǎn) means “feel free to...” or “go ahead and...” It is used when the speaker gives permission or encourages the listener not to worry.
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Expressing “Just Do It” with “gāncuì”
干脆
干脆 (gāncuì) means “simply,” “might as well,” or “just do it.” It is used when the speaker decides to take a direct and simple action instead of continuing to hesitate or complicate things.
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Expressing “Never Again” with “zài yě bù”
再也不……了
再也不……了 (zài yě bù...le) means “never again...” It is used when the speaker strongly states that something will not happen again in the future.
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Expressing “Once” with “céngjīng”
曾经……过
曾经……过 (céngjīng...guò) is used to talk about an experience in the past. 曾经 (céngjīng) means “once” or “at one time,” and 过 (guò) marks experience.
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Expressing “Over and Over Again” with “zàisān”
再三
再三 (zàisān) means “again and again,” “repeatedly,” or “over and over.” It is often used when someone repeats an action, especially:
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Expressing Wasted Efforts with “bái”
白……
白 (bái) before a verb can mean “in vain,” “for nothing,” or “wasted effort.” It shows that someone spent effort, time, or emotion, but got no useful result.
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Expressing “While You’re at It” with “shùnbiàn”
顺便
顺便 (shùnbiàn) means “while you’re at it,” “on the way,” or “by the way, do this too.” It is used when someone does one action together with another convenient action.
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Repeated Actions in the Past with “yòu”
又
At HSK5 level, 又 (yòu) is often used not just for simple repetition, but for repeated past actions, especially when the speaker feels:
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The Opposite of “chàbùduō” with “chà hěnduō”
差很多
差很多 (chà hěnduō) means “be very different,” “be much worse,” or “fall short by a lot,” depending on context.
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Listing Things with “a”
啊 / 呀 / 哇等列举语气
Sentence-final particles like 啊 (a), 呀 (ya), and 哇 (wa) can be used in spoken Chinese when listing things or giving examples. In this use, they help make speech sound:
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Expressing “How About” with “yào bù”
要不
要不 (yào bù) means “how about...,” “otherwise...,” or “what if we do this instead?” It is often used to make a suggestion, especially when the speaker wants to propose an alternative solution.
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Expressing “Among” with “dāngzhōng”
当中
当中 (dāngzhōng) means “among,” “in the middle of,” or “within.” It is often used to indicate that something belongs to or appears within a larger group or process.
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Expressing “Each Other” with “bǐcǐ”
彼此
彼此 (bǐcǐ) means “each other” or “one another.” It is similar to 互相 (hùxiāng), but the feeling is slightly different.
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Expressing “Ever Since” with “yǐlái”
以来
以来 (yǐlái) means “since...” or “ever since...” It is used after a time point, event, or period to indicate that something has continued from that point up to now or up to another reference point.
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Expressing “When” with “dāng”
当……的时候 / 当……时
当……的时候 (dāng...de shíhou) and 当……时 (dāng...shí) mean “when...” They are used to introduce the time when something happens.
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Using “zhège” as a Spoken Filler
这个（口语填充语）
At advanced spoken levels, 这个 (zhège) is not always the demonstrative pronoun “this.” It can also work as a filler word in conversation, similar to:
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Advanced “le” After an Object
宾语后“了”
At HSK5 level, learners need to notice that 了 (le) does not always appear immediately after the verb. In some sentences, especially when the object is short or closely connected to the verb, 了 (le) can appear after the object.
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Advanced “le” with Complements
补语结构中的“了”
In more advanced Chinese, 了 (le) can appear together with complements such as:
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Marking a Topic with “ma”
嘛
嘛 (ma) is a sentence-final particle used in spoken Chinese. It often marks something as:
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Defining Upper and Lower Limits
上下限表达
At HSK5 level, students need to describe ranges and limits more precisely. Chinese often uses expressions that show approximate upper and lower boundaries, such as:
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Expressing “Ever Since” with “zìcóng”
自从
自从 (zìcóng) means “ever since.” It introduces a time or event after which a situation has continued or changed.
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Expressing “For” with “wèi”
为
为 (wèi) means “for” or “for the sake of.” It is more formal than 给 (gěi) and is often used in written or serious spoken Chinese.
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Expressing “Including” with “zài nèi”
在内
在内 (zài nèi) means “including” or “counting... in.” It is used when the speaker wants to clearly include a certain item or group within a larger total.
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Expressing “On the Basis of” with “píng”
凭
凭 (píng) means “on the basis of,” “by means of,” or “relying on.” It often introduces the basis, evidence, qualification, or condition for doing something.
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Colloquial Passive-Like Sentences with “gěi”
给（口语被动用法）
In spoken Chinese, 给 (gěi) can sometimes be used in passive-like sentences. This use is more colloquial and often appears when the speaker wants to describe something happening to someone, usually with an unwanted feeling.
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Expressing “With Regards To” with “zhìyú”
至于
至于 (zhìyú) means “as for,” “with regard to,” or “as for the matter of...” It is used when shifting to a related but separate topic, or when introducing a specific point for further comment.
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Limiting Scope with “jiù”
就
At HSK5 level, 就 (jiù) can be used to limit the scope of what is being discussed. In this use, it often means:
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Expressing “If It Were Not For” with “yàobúshì”
要不是
要不是 (yàobúshì) means “if it were not for...” It introduces a condition that prevented a different result from happening.
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Expressing “Thanks To” with “duōkuī”
多亏
多亏 (duōkuī) means “thanks to...” It is used when a good result happened because of someone’s help, some favorable condition, or a lucky circumstance.
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Expressing “That’s All” with “éryǐ”
而已
而已 (éryǐ) means “that’s all,” “nothing more than that,” or “simply.” It is used to downplay something, showing that it is not as serious, important, or special as someone may think.
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Using “jiāng” as a Formal “bǎ”
将
将 (jiāng) can function like a more formal version of 把 (bǎ). It brings the object before the verb and emphasizes how that object is dealt with.
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Challenging a Verb with “shénme”
什么 + 动词
In spoken Chinese, 什么 (shénme) can appear before a verb to express impatience, dismissal, or rhetorical challenge. In this use, it does not literally mean “what.” Instead, it often means something like:
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Comparing Specifically with “xiàng”
像
At HSK5 level, 像 (xiàng) is not only used for simple comparisons like “like.” It can also be used to introduce specific examples or categories, often meaning:
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Comparisons with “bǐqǐ”
比起
比起 (bǐqǐ) means “compared with...” It is used to introduce a comparison standard, often before explaining that one thing matters more, is more obvious, or is more important than another.
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Comparisons with “bùrú”
不如
不如 (bùrú) means “not as good as,” “not equal to,” or “might as well.” It has two common uses.
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Making “-ize / -ify” Verbs with “huà”
化
化 (huà) is used as a suffix to form verbs meaning:
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Making Judgments with “suàn”
算
算 (suàn) can mean “to count as,” “to be considered,” or “can be regarded as.” It is used when making a judgment or classifying something.
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Expressing ‘No Wonder’ with ‘nánguài’
难怪
难怪 (nánguài), often translated as ‘no wonder,’ is an evaluative adverb or discourse expression. It introduces a conclusion that becomes understandable once the speaker recognizes the reason.
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Expressing Future with “jiāng”
将
将 (jiāng) can be used to mark future action, especially in formal, written, or serious contexts. It often corresponds to:
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Expressing “Hard to Avoid” with “nánmiǎn”
难免
难免 (nánmiǎn) means “hard to avoid,” “inevitably,” or “more or less bound to.” It is used when the speaker thinks some negative or imperfect result is understandable because it is difficult to prevent.
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Passive Verbs with “shòu”
受
受 (shòu) is often used in formal Chinese to express receiving or undergoing something, especially:
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Expressing “Especially” with “géwài”
格外
格外 (géwài) means “especially,” “particularly,” or “exceptionally.” It emphasizes that something is more obvious, stronger, or more noticeable than usual.
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Expressing “On the Contrary” with “fǎn’ér”
反而
反而 (fǎn’ér) means “instead,” “on the contrary,” or “contrary to expectation.” It is used when the actual result turns out opposite to what one expected.
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Expressing Cause / Emphasis with “zhī suǒyǐ... shì yīnwèi / shì wèile / shì xiǎng...”
之所以……是因为 / 是为了 / 是想……
This pattern gives an explicit explanation of the reason or purpose behind a situation. In natural English, it often corresponds to:
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Advanced Degree Complements
程度补语（进阶）
Advanced degree complements describe the extent, intensity, or quality of an action in a more precise way. At HSK5 level, these often include:
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Advanced Potential Complements
可能补语（进阶）
Potential complements express whether the result of an action can or cannot be achieved. At the HSK5 level, students should learn more complex and abstract forms, not only basic ones like 看得懂 (kàn de dǒng).
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Advanced Result Complements
结果补语（进阶）
Advanced result complements describe what is achieved after an action. At HSK5 level, students need to handle a wider variety of results, including abstract results such as:
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Result Complement “zhù”
住
As a result complement, 住 (zhù) means “firmly,” “securely,” or “successfully maintain / control.” It often expresses the idea that something is held, stopped, remembered, controlled, or fixed in place.
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Result Complement “kāi”
开
As a result complement, 开 (kāi) often means that something becomes open, separate, spread apart, or clear. In more advanced usage, it can also suggest release or unfolding.
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Result Complement “chūlái”
出来
As a result complement, 出来 (chūlái) often shows that something becomes visible, identifiable, produced, or distinguished from within a process.
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Complement “huài le”
坏了
坏了 (huài le) can be used as a complement-like result to show that something has gone wrong, broken, or turned bad. In spoken Chinese, it can also act as an exclamation meaning “oh no.”
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Advanced Uses of the Aspect Particle “zhe”
着（进阶）
At the HSK5 level, 着 (zhe) as a complement is not limited to simple continuous state. It can also show:
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Tricky Uses of “dào”
到
At HSK5, 到 (dào) has several more advanced uses beyond basic arrival. It can be used in expressions meaning:
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Using “lái” and “qù” When “Verbing Around”
来 / 去
At HSK5, 来 (lái) and 去 (qù) often appear after verbs to indicate direction from the speaker’s perspective, but also more abstractly to mark the movement of action, thought, or process.
- 68
Expressing “Once... Then...” with “yídàn... jiù...”
一旦……就……
一旦……就…… (yídàn...jiù...) means “once... then...” It is used to show that after a certain condition is met, a result will immediately or definitely follow.
- 69
Expressing “Even If...” with “jiùshì”
就是……也……
就是……也…… (jiùshì...yě...) means “even if...” It introduces a strong concessive condition. The main result still remains true even under that condition.
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Expressing “Even If...” with “jiùsuàn”
就算……也……
就算……也…… (jiùsuàn...yě...) also means “even if...” It is very common in spoken Chinese and often sounds natural and direct.
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Expressing “Even If...” with “nǎpà”
哪怕……也……
哪怕……也…… (nǎpà...yě...) means “even if...” It is often used when the condition is very small, very weak, or very extreme, but the result still remains true.
- 72
Expressing “If... Then...” with “jiǎrú”
假如……就……
假如……就…… (jiǎrú...jiù...) means “if... then...” It is a formal or written-style conditional pattern.
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Expressing “What If” with “wànyī”
万一
万一 (wànyī) means “what if” or “in case.” It is used when talking about a possible but undesirable situation that one wants to prepare for or consider.
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Advanced Uses of “bǎ”
把字句（进阶）
At HSK5 level, 把 (bǎ) sentences are used in more complex ways. They may include:
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Basic Comparisons with “bù bǐ”
不比
不比 (bù bǐ) does not simply mean “not compare.” In many cases, it means “not less than,” “no worse than,” or “not different from... in that respect.”
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Conditions with “yào” and “jiù”
要……就……
要……就…… (yào...jiù...) is a spoken conditional structure meaning “if... then...” It is similar to 如果……就…… (rúguǒ...jiù...), but more colloquial.
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Expressing “Can’t Do Without” with “shǎobùliǎo”
少不了
少不了 (shǎobùliǎo) means “cannot do without,” “there must be,” or “is bound to have.” It can express either necessity or inevitability.
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Expressing “Equal To” with “děngyú”
等于
等于 (děngyú) literally means “to equal.” In addition to mathematical meaning, it is often used metaphorically to mean:
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Expressing “From... Among...” with “cóng... zhōng”
从……中……
从……中…… (cóng...zhōng...) means “from among...” or “out of...” It is often used when selecting, finding, or learning something from a group, process, or source.
- 80
Expressing Indifference with “jiù”
就
In this use, 就 (jiù) can convey indifference, acceptance, or “so what” type feeling. It often appears when the speaker wants to show that something is not a big deal, or that one result is accepted as it is.
- 81
Expressing “Nothing to...” with “wú... kě...”
无……可……
无……可…… (wú...kě...) is a formal written pattern meaning:
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Expressing Emphasis with “shènzhì lián...”
甚至连……
甚至连…… (shènzhì lián...) strengthens emphasis by introducing an even more surprising or extreme example. It combines the force of 甚至 (shènzhì) and 连……都…… (lián...dōu...).
- 83
Expressing Purpose with “hǎo”
好 + 动词
At HSK5 level, 好 (hǎo) + verb can express purpose, often meaning:
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Expressing “Related To...” with “yǒuguān de”
有关的
有关的 (yǒuguān de) means “related,” “relevant,” or “connected to.” It is commonly used before nouns to describe information, materials, people, or matters related to a topic.
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Expressing Simultaneous Actions with “yīmiàn”
一面……一面……
一面……一面…… (yīmiàn...yīmiàn...) means “while... at the same time...” It is similar to 一边……一边…… (yìbiān...yìbiān...), but often sounds a little more formal or written.
- 86
Expressing “So-Called” with “suǒwèi”
所谓
所谓 (suǒwèi) means “so-called.” It is used to introduce a term, concept, or expression that is about to be explained, questioned, or discussed.
- 87
Expressing the Only Two Possibilities with “bú shì... jiù shì...”
不是……就是……
不是……就是…… (bú shì...jiù shì...) means “if not..., then...” or “either... or...” It presents two possible choices or outcomes and implies that one of them must be true.
- 88
Expressing “Within” a Period of Time with “zài... nèi”
在……内
在……内 (zài...nèi) means “within...” and is often used to indicate a limit of time, space, amount, or scope.
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Expressing “Would Rather” with “nìngkě”
宁可……也……
宁可……也…… (nìngkě...yě...) means “would rather... than...” It shows a strong preference for one choice even if it is difficult, costly, or unpleasant.
- 90
Expressing “No Wonder” with “guàibùdé / nánguài”
怪不得 / 难怪
Both 怪不得 (guàibùdé) and 难怪 (nánguài) mean “no wonder.” They are used when the speaker finally understands the reason behind something.
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Either... Or... with “huòzhě”
或者……或者……
或者……或者…… (huòzhě...huòzhě...) means “either... or...” It presents two or more alternatives in a structured way.
- 92
Let Alone with “bié shuō... jiù shì...”
别说……就是……
别说……就是…… (bié shuō...jiù shì...) is a strong rhetorical pattern meaning “let alone..., even...” It emphasizes that if even the more likely or weaker case is true, then the stronger case is even more obviously true.
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Let Alone with “gèng búyòng shuō...”
更不用说……
更不用说…… (gèng búyòng shuō...) means “let alone...” or “not to mention...” It introduces an even more extreme case that becomes obvious from the previous statement.
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Comparing “chángcháng” and “jīngcháng”
常常 vs 经常
Both 常常 (chángcháng) and 经常 (jīngcháng) mean “often.” However, there is a subtle difference:
Comparison section · original #1 - 95
Comparing “zǒngsuàn” and “zhōngyú”
总算 vs 终于
Both 总算 (zǒngsuàn) and 终于 (zhōngyú) can mean “finally.” But their feeling is different:
Comparison section · original #2 - 96
Comparing “gēn” and “duì”
跟 vs 对
Both 跟 (gēn) and 对 (duì) can be translated as “to / with,” but their meanings are different.
Comparison section · original #3 - 97
Comparing “cháo”, “xiàng”, and “wǎng”
朝 vs 向 vs 往
These three words all involve direction, but they are used slightly differently.
Comparison section · original #4 - 98
Comparing “duì” and “duìyú”
对 vs 对于
Both 对 (duì) and 对于 (duìyú) can introduce the target of an attitude, opinion, or action.
Comparison section · original #5 - 99
Comparing “guānyú”, “duìyú”, and “zhìyú”
关于 vs 对于 vs 至于
These three words are often confusing because they can all appear before a topic, but their functions are different.
Comparison section · original #6 - 101
Comparing “píngshí” and “píngcháng”
平时 vs 平常
Both 平时 (píngshí) and 平常 (píngcháng) can relate to the idea of “usually” or “ordinary,” but they are not exactly the same.
Comparison section · original #8 - 102
Comparing “yǐhòu” and “zhīhòu”
以后 vs 之后
Both 以后 (yǐhòu) and 之后 (zhīhòu) can mean “after.” However, their use is slightly different.
Comparison section · original #9 - 103
Comparing “kàn qǐlái” and “kànlái”
看起来 vs 看来
Both 看起来 (kàn qǐlái) and 看来 (kànlái) can be translated as something like “it seems,” but they are different.
Comparison section · original #10 - 104
Comparing “xiǎnde” and “kàn qǐlái”
显得 vs 看起来
Both 显得 (xiǎnde) and 看起来 (kàn qǐlái) can describe how something seems, but they are used differently.
Comparison section · original #11 - 105
Comparing “rúhé” and “zěnme”
如何 vs 怎么
Both 如何 (rúhé) and 怎么 (zěnme) can mean “how.”
Comparison section · original #12 - 106
Comparing “qiāoqiāo” and “tōutōu”
悄悄 vs 偷偷
Both 悄悄 (qiāoqiāo) and 偷偷 (tōutōu) can describe doing something quietly, but their meanings are not the same.
Comparison section · original #13 - 107
Comparing “shūshì” and “shūfu”
舒适 vs 舒服
Both 舒适 (shūshì) and 舒服 (shūfu) relate to comfort, but they differ in usage and tone.
Comparison section · original #14 - 108
Comparing “mǎnzú” and “mǎnyì”
满足 vs 满意
Both 满足 (mǎnzú) and 满意 (mǎnyì) can relate to satisfaction, but they are not the same.
Comparison section · original #15 - 109
Comparing “měilì” and “yōuměi”
美丽 vs 优美
Both 美丽 (měilì) and 优美 (yōuměi) can be translated as “beautiful,” but they are used differently.
Comparison section · original #16 - 110
Comparing “dǎtīng” and “xúnwèn”
打听 vs 询问
Both 打听 (dǎtīng) and 询问 (xúnwèn) involve asking for information, but they differ in style and situation.
Comparison section · original #17 - 111
Comparing “hūrán” and “tūrán”
忽然 vs 突然
Both 忽然 (hūrán) and 突然 (tūrán) mean “suddenly.” However, their usage is slightly different.
Comparison section · original #18 - 112
Comparing “bǐcǐ” and “hùxiāng”
彼此 vs 互相
Both 彼此 (bǐcǐ) and 互相 (hùxiāng) mean “each other.” But they are used differently.
Comparison section · original #19 - 113
Comparing “qīnzì” and “zìjǐ”
亲自 vs 自己
Both 亲自 (qīnzì) and 自己 (zìjǐ) can relate to doing something by oneself, but the focus is different.
Comparison section · original #20 - 114
Comparing “xiǎnshì” and “xiǎnde”
显示 vs 显得
Both 显示 (xiǎnshì) and 显得 (xiǎnde) relate to appearance or showing something, but they are quite different.
Comparison section · original #21 - 115
Comparing “chíxù” and “jìxù”
持续 vs 继续
Both 持续 (chíxù) and 继续 (jìxù) relate to continuation, but they differ in use.
Comparison section · original #22 - 116
Comparing “fādá” and “fāzhǎn”
发达 vs 发展
These two words are closely related but not the same.
Comparison section · original #23 - 117
Comparing “jīliè” and “qiángliè”
激烈 vs 强烈
Both 激烈 (jīliè) and 强烈 (qiángliè) suggest intensity, but they are used with different kinds of nouns.
Comparison section · original #24 - 118
Comparing “shènglì” and “chénggōng”
胜利 vs 成功
Both 胜利 (shènglì) and 成功 (chénggōng) relate to positive achievement, but they are different.
Comparison section · original #25 - 119
Comparing “línshí” and “zànshí”
临时 vs 暂时
Both 临时 (línshí) and 暂时 (zànshí) relate to something not being permanent, but they are not the same.
Comparison section · original #26 - 120
Comparing “hūshì” and “qīngshì”
忽视 vs 轻视
Both 忽视 (hūshì) and 轻视 (qīngshì) can describe a negative attitude toward something, but they focus on different meanings.
Comparison section · original #27 - 121
Comparing “mùqián” and “xiànzài”
目前 vs 现在
Both 目前 (mùqián) and 现在 (xiànzài) can refer to the present time, but they are used differently.
Comparison section · original #28 - 122
Comparing “huáiniàn” and “xiǎngniàn”
怀念 vs 想念
Both 怀念 (huáiniàn) and 想念 (xiǎngniàn) relate to missing someone or something, but they differ in tone and scope.
Comparison section · original #29 - 123
Comparing “jìlù” and “jìlù”
记录 vs 纪录
Both are pronounced jìlù, but they are usually used differently in modern standard Chinese.
Comparison section · original #30 - 124
Comparing “ǒurán” and “ǒuěr”
偶然 vs 偶尔
Both words relate to something happening not regularly, but they belong to different grammatical categories and express slightly different ideas.
Comparison section · original #31 - 125
Comparing “píngděng” and “gōngpíng”
平等 vs 公平
Both 平等 (píngděng) and 公平 (gōngpíng) are positive social values, but they do not mean the same thing.
Comparison section · original #32 - 126
Comparing “dāndú” and “dúzì”
单独 vs 独自
Both 单独 (dāndú) and 独自 (dúzì) can relate to being alone, but they are different in usage and emphasis.
Comparison section · original #33 - 127
Comparing “fāyán” and “fābiǎo”
发言 vs 发表
Both 发言 (fāyán) and 发表 (fābiǎo) involve expressing ideas, but they differ in context and formality.
Comparison section · original #34 - 128
Comparing “yánsù” and “yángé”
严肃 vs 严格
Both 严肃 (yánsù) and 严格 (yángé) can describe seriousness, but they focus on different aspects.
Comparison section · original #35 - 129
Comparing “sǔnshī” and “shīqù”
损失 vs 失去
Both 损失 (sǔnshī) and 失去 (shīqù) involve losing something, but they focus on different meanings.
Comparison section · original #36 - 130
Comparing “fǎnyìng” and “fǎnyìng”
反应 vs 反映
Although both are pronounced fǎnyìng, they are different words with different meanings and characters.
Comparison section · original #37 - 131
Comparing “jǐ” and “yōngjǐ”
挤 vs 拥挤
These two words are related, but they are different in grammatical role and meaning.
Comparison section · original #38 - 132
Comparing “jiējìn” and “kàojìn”
接近 vs 靠近
Both 接近 (jiējìn) and 靠近 (kàojìn) can mean getting near, but they differ in usage and tone.
Comparison section · original #39 - 133
Comparing “qīngyì” and “róngyì”
轻易 vs 容易
Both 轻易 (qīngyì) and 容易 (róngyì) may look similar in English, but they are not the same.
Comparison section · original #40 - 134
Comparing “gǔlì” and “gǔwǔ”
鼓励 vs 鼓舞
Both 鼓励 (gǔlì) and 鼓舞 (gǔwǔ) involve giving support or positive energy, but they are not identical.
Comparison section · original #41 - 135
Comparing “biǎoxiàn” and “tǐxiàn”
表现 vs 体现
Both 表现 (biǎoxiàn) and 体现 (tǐxiàn) involve showing something, but they focus on different meanings.
Comparison section · original #42 - 136
Comparing “fǎnfù” and “chóngfù”
反复 vs 重复
Both 反复 (fǎnfù) and 重复 (chóngfù) involve repetition, but they differ in focus and tone.
Comparison section · original #43 - 137
Comparing “tèshū” and “tèbié”
特殊 vs 特别
Both 特殊 (tèshū) and 特别 (tèbié) can relate to something unusual, but they differ in usage and emphasis.
Comparison section · original #44 - 138
Comparing “yìngfù” and “chǔlǐ”
应付 vs 处理
Both 应付 (yìngfù) and 处理 (chǔlǐ) can be used when dealing with something, but their focus is different.
Comparison section · original #45
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