Chinese Grammar learning: 再三 + V
再三(zài sān) or means "repeatedly" or "time and again", and can be placed before or after a verb.
Chinese Grammar learning: 可 + Adj (+ 了)
可 (kě) can be used to intensify an adjective, or to add emphasis to a verb. It is stronger than other modifiers, as 可 compares the speaker‘s expectations with the actual situation. The meaning of 可 is very reliant on context.
Chinese Grammar learning: 毕竟
毕竟 (bìjìng) can be used to emphasize a reason or characteristic, and is like "after all" where you might say, "he is after all, only a child." 毕竟 is used both in spoken and written Chinese.
Chinese phrase translation: 免得 (shěng de) so as to avoid
免得 (shěng de) so as to avoid Usage: “省得”的意思是避免让某事发生,一般是指不好的事儿或某种不必要的情况。“省得”常用在后一个分句中,前面的分句大多表示建议或者劝说。也可以作“免得”。"省得(shěng de)" means to avoid something from happening. Normally the thing here indicates to either a bad incident or something unnecessary. "省得" is usually put in the latter clause, and the former one is always about a suggestion or a persuasion. "省得" can also be equivalent to "免得".
Chinese Grammar learning: Subject + 差点没 + Verb
Logically, 差点没 is not that different from 差点. In fact, you shouldn't think of it as a single word; think of the 没 as belonging to what follows 差点 and it makes more sense. Still, it can be a little confusing, and is worth a closer look.
Chinese phrase translation: 下载 (xiàzài) download
下载 (xiàzài) download Usage: “下载”是指从互联网或其他电子计算机上获取信息或文件,并保存到本地电脑上。"下载(xiàzài)" means getting information or documents from internet or other computers, and save them in the local computer.
Chinese Grammar learning: 反正
Using 反正 (fǎnzhèng) can be a bit addictive as it is seemingly possible to throw in everywhere. It means "anyhow", or "regardless", and is used to disregard a previous statement, particularly those involving options or choices.
Chinese phrase translation: 靠谱 (kào pǔ) trustworthy
靠谱 (kào pǔ) trustworthy
Usage: “靠谱”是指可靠、值得相信或符合实际。我们常常会说某人“办事靠谱”,意思是他办事情让人放心。有时也会说“这件事情靠谱”,意思是这件事的可行性很高或者这件事是真的。"靠谱(kào pǔ)" means someone or something is practical and trustworthy.When Chinese people describe someone as "办事靠谱", they mean the person can be trusted with certain things. Sometimes, we also say "这件事情靠谱", which means the thing is highly feasible or authentic.
Chinese Grammar learning: 总 + media + Verb
总 (zǒng) can often be simply translated as "always," but it has other advanced uses as well. It can express "no matter how long or under what circumstances, facts are facts." It can also express "no matter what." It is often paired with other words to form set phrases such as 总会, 总归, 总得, 总要, 总能, etc. It can also be structured together with other unconditional compound phrases like 无论 and 不管. You cannot place it directly after the verb.
Chinese Grammar learning: Subject + 进一步 + V.
进一步, is an adverb meaning 'further' or to 'go a step forward'. Usually it is used in formal written Chinese, though it can be spoken as well.