Languages
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“替” (tì)
“替” (tì) generally means “for,” “on behalf of,” or “to replace”, and is often used when one person acts in place of or does something for another. 1. As a preposition: “for / on behalf of / in place of” 替 + someone + verb= to do something on behalf of someone Examples: 我替你去吧。→ I’ll go
忽然vs突然
“忽然” and “突然” both mean “suddenly” in English and are often interchangeable — but there are subtle differences in usage, formality, and tone. 忽然 (hūrán) vs 突然 (tūrán) 1. Meaning Both mean: Suddenly, unexpectedly, all of a sudden They describe a quick or unexpected change, often in events or emotions. 2. Grammatical Use Word Part
“便” (biàn)
Word: 便 (biàn) 1. As an adverb: “then / right after / just” It shows that something happens immediately or naturally after another action — often in formal or written Chinese. Structure: Subject + 一 + action A + 便 + action B→ As soon as A happens, B follows. Examples: 他一回家便开始做饭。→ As soon as
“根” (gēn)
Word: 根 (gēn) 1. As a noun (root, base, origin) It means the root of a plant or the origin/foundation of something. Examples: 这棵树的根很深。→ The roots of this tree are very deep. 找出问题的根源。→ Find the root cause of the problem. 2. As a preposition: “with”, “together with” It means “with” or “together with someone”. Structure:
“分别” (fēnbié)
Pinyin: fēnbiéEnglish meanings: As a verb: to part, to separate As an adverb: respectively, separately 分别 as a Verb — to part from, to say goodbye, to separate Used when people leave each other or go their separate ways. Sentence Pattern: A 和 B 分别了 – A and B separated A 跟 B 分别 –
“瞎” (xiā)
The Chinese word “瞎” (xiā) has several meanings depending on context, and when used as a grammar structure, it’s often colloquial and expressive. Basic Meaning of “瞎” “瞎” literally means “blind”, but in colloquial speech, it’s used as an adverb meaning: “randomly,” “recklessly,” “without thinking,” or “nonsense.” Grammar Pattern 瞎 + VerbThis pattern expresses that
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