Chinese set phrases are special fixed phrases, originally from ancient classics or books, historical stories or people’s verbal stories. The meaning of a set phrase is always implicit and not the simple sum of the literal meanings of the constituent components. Continue reading “Frequently misused homophones in Chinese set phrases”
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Antonyms of set phrases
Know the enemy and know yourself, and you can fight a hundred battles without defeat. Just as this saying goes, you can’t miss the learning of the “enemy” of every set phrase, the antonym of every set phrase. Take away these antonyms of set phrases. Continue reading “Antonyms of set phrases”
The use of double negative in Chinese
Many times double negative is used in Chinese sentences to make an affirmative effect. Continue reading “The use of double negative in Chinese”
How to differentiate between 必须 and 必需?
必须 and 必需 have the same pronunciation, but they can not be used interchangeably. Here are the tips on how to differentiate between 必须 and 必需. Continue reading “How to differentiate between 必须 and 必需?”
Synonyms of die in Chinese
In Chinese, there are diverse terms to express “die”. Here are all the synonyms of die in Chinese. Continue reading “Synonyms of die in Chinese”