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\tIntermediate Level \t9. \u522b\u9001\u4e86\u3002 Bié sòng le. \tLiterally<\/strong>: "Don't see me out." \t10. \u6211\u656c\u4f60\u4e00\u676f\u3002W\u01d2 jìng n\u01d0 yìb\u0113i. \tLiterally<\/strong>: This phrase is difficult to translate literally. \u656c jìn\u0261 here symbolises respect given to the second party. \t11. \u6211\u4f1a\u8003\u8651\u4e00\u4e0b\u7684\u3002w\u01d2 huì k\u01ceol\u01dc yíxià de. \tLiterally<\/strong>: "I will consider [it]". \t12.\u4f60\u53bb\u5fd9\u4f60\u7684\u5427\u3002 N\u01d0 qù máng n\u01d0 de ba. \tLiterally<\/strong>: "You go do what you're busy with". \t13. \u6211\u4e0d\u662f\u8bf4\u4f60\u3002 W\u01d2 búshì shu\u014d n\u01d0. \tLiterally<\/strong>: "I'm not criticising you." \t14. \u81f3\u4e8e\u5417\uff1f Zhìy<\/strong><\/span>ú<\/span><\/strong> ma\uff1f \tLiterally<\/strong>: Difficult to translate literally; \u81f3\u4e8e zhìyú is a verb used to indicate that something has reached a certain level, while \u5417 ma creates a quesion structure. \t15. \u4f60\u5413\u6b7b\u6211\u4e86\u3002 N\u01d0 xià s\u01d0 w\u01d2 le. \tLiterally<\/strong>: "You scared me to death." \t16. \u968f\u4f60\u4e86\u3002Suí n\u01d0 le.<\/span><\/strong> \t17. \u6765\u6765\u6765… \u5750\u5750\u5750… \u5403\u5403\u5403…. Láiláilái… Zuòzuòzuò… Ch\u012bch\u012bch\u012b…<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \tLiterally<\/strong>: "Come come come… Sit sit sit… eat eat eat…" \t18. [\u67d0\u4eba]\u4e0d\u5728\u72b6\u6001\u3002[Somebody] bú zài zhuàngtài. \tLiterally<\/strong>: "Somebody is not in [a normal] state." \t19. \u6211\u5931\u966a\u4e86\u3002 W\u01d2 sh\u012bpéi le. \tLiterally<\/strong>: "I lose [your] company." \t20. \u8bf7\u6559\u4e00\u4e0b\u3002 Q\u01d0ngjiào yíxià. \tLiterally<\/strong>: "Please instruct (me)." \t21. \u4f60\u8f9b\u82e6\u4e86\u3002 N\u01d0 x\u012bnk\u01d4 le. \tLiterally<\/strong>: "You've tasted bitterness\/ hardship". \t22. [\u67d0\u4eba]\u5403\u4e86\u5f88\u591a\u82e6\u3002 [Somebody] ch\u012b le h\u011bn du\u014d k\u01d4. \tLiterally<\/strong>: "Somebody has eaten a lot of bitness (hardship)." \t23. \u6211\u542c\u4f60\u7684\u3002 W\u01d2 t\u012bng n\u01d0 de.<\/strong><\/span> \t24. [\u5b66\u5230\u7684\u4e1c\u897f]\u90fd\u8fd8\u7ed9\u8001\u5e08\u4e86\u3002 [Something] d\u014du huán g\u011bi l\u01ceosh\u012b le. \tLiterally<\/strong>: "Something has all been given back to the teacher." \t25. A\u751f\u4e86B\u7684\u6c14\u3002 A sh\u0113ng le B de qì. \tLiterally<\/strong>: "A generated anger because of B." \t <\/p>\n \tMore about <\/strong>45 Sentences with Chinese Characteristics: \t45 Sentences with Chinese Characteristics (1)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \t45 Sentences with Chinese Characteristics (3)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n
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\tFunction<\/strong>: Very polite. The guest says this to the host when the guest feels it's not necessary for the host to see them out.
\tNear-equivalent phrase in English<\/strong>: "You don't need to see me out." or "No need to walk me out."<\/p>\n
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\tFunction<\/strong>: Said when you wish to raise your drink to someone, to drink with them or propose a toast.
\tNear-equivalent phrase in English<\/strong>: "I drink to you" or "Cheers".<\/p>\n
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\tFunction<\/strong>: Used to let someone know that you'll
\tNear-equivalent phrase in English<\/strong>: "I'll think about it".<\/p>\n
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\tFunction<\/strong>: Used to let someone know that they can continue doing what they are doing, while you go and do something else.
\tNear-equivalent phrase in English<\/strong>: "Please carry on with what you're doing."<\/p>\n
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\tFunction<\/strong>: Use to preface something critical you're about to say and urge the other person not to be offende by it.
\tNear-equivalent phrase in English<\/strong>: "I'm not criticising you." or "I'm not having a go at you."(Aussie English) or "No offense."<\/p>\n
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\tFunction<\/strong>: Used to express doubt what someone says. You may reply as \u81f3\u4e8e zhìyú or \u4e0d\u81f3\u4e8e bù zhìyú.
\tNear-equivalent phrase in English<\/strong>: "Is that really the case?" or "Has it come to that?" (Depending on situation)<\/p>\n
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\tFunction<\/strong>: Used to express one's fear or concern about someone.
\tNear-equivalent phrase in English<\/strong>: "You scared the crap outta me" or "You freaked me out" or "You made me concerned" depending on situation.<\/p>\n
\tLiterally<\/strong>: "I'll follow you."
\tFunction<\/strong>: Used to express that, when it comes to making a particular decision, you don't really mind either way.
\tNear-equivalent phrase in English<\/strong>: "Up to you" or "I'm easy." "What ever\/ I don't care" depending on the situation.<\/p>\n
\tFunction<\/strong>: These three different phrases are used in different situations, though they may be said after one another. They are normally used when greeting a guest and you wish to show them your hospitality — to come in and \/ or take a seat and \/ or eat.
\tNear-equivalent phrase in English<\/strong>: "Make yourself at home… Please, take a seat… Tuck in."<\/p>\n
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\tFunction<\/strong>: Used to explain that someone — perhaps a friend or a family member — is not feeling very well.
\tNear-equivalent phrase in English<\/strong>: "Somebody is not him\/himself."<\/p>\n
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\tFunction<\/strong>: Used to politely let someone know that you are leaving.
\tNear-equivalent phrase in English<\/strong>: "I''m sorry but I must take my leave" (very formal) or "Sorry but I have to run" (informal).<\/p>\n
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\tFunction<\/strong>: Used to let someone know that you welcome comments and criticism, particularly about a projiect you have been working on, your performance, etc.
\tNear-equivalent phrase in English<\/strong>: "I'd love to hear some feedback from you.", "I look forword to hearing your advice.",'"Feel free to leave some comments." etc.<\/p>\n
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\tFunction<\/strong>: Used to express gratitude for the help someone has given you.
\tNear-equivalent phras<\/strong>e in English: "You've worked so hard." is acceptable, but probably sounds a little strange. In this situation an English speaker would probably just say, "Thank you so much, I really appreciate it."<\/p>\n
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\tFunction<\/strong>: Used to state that someone has gone through many hardships.
\tNear-equivalent phrase in English<\/strong>: “Somebody's been through a lot.” or "Somebody has gone through a rough time."<\/p>\n
\tLiterally<\/strong>: "I'll listen to you."
\tFunction<\/strong>: Used to express that you'll listen and follow what someone does, usually for our own good.
\tNear-equivalent phrase in English<\/strong>: "You're the boss."<\/p>\n
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\tFunction<\/strong>: Used to indicate that everything that you've learnt has been forgotten.
\tNear-equivalent phrase in English<\/strong>: As far as I know, no real equivalent. "I've forgotten it all" would suffer as a reference translation. A native English speaker may say something like, "My French \/ mathematics \/ etc is a bit rusty" though this is not as strong as the original Chinese sentence.<\/p>\n
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\tFunction<\/strong>: Used to express that you have made somebody angry. Notable because this structure in Mandarin is unusual and a little confusing for Chinese learners.
\tNear-equivalent phrase in English<\/strong>: "A is angry at B." or "A is pissed off with B." or "B made A angry."<\/p>\n
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