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Phrases › Fixed phrases › Four-character patterns
A来A去 repeats a verb around 来 and 去 to show back-and-forth or repeated activity. The core four-character form uses a one-syllable verb, but longer forms such as 商量来商量去 are also possible. A following clause may give an outcome; an outcome is …
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The four-character pattern A着A着 repeats a single-syllable action verb with the continuous particle 着 to show that while an action is ongoing, a new and often unplanned situation arises.
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The fixed expression X着也是X着 is listed as a Level 5 fixed phrase in the supplied HSK outline. It indicates that since a person or object is already remaining in an unproductive or idle state, it is better to take a practical action instead o…
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动词 + 什么（就）是什么 pairs two 什么 expressions to present the content stated, decided or recorded as what is accepted or followed. In the examples this can convey deference, sticking to a record or treating a result as settled. It expresses a stanc…
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The fixed expression X是它，Y也是它 highlights that the exact same thing or concept is behind two distinct, often contrasting roles, actions, or outcomes.
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真有你/他/她的 reacts to a striking achievement or behavior. It can mean “I have to hand it to you” as praise, or “you really outdid yourself” as teasing or sharp sarcasm. The event, tone and relationship determine the reading.
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The fixed phrase 不X白不X expresses that failing to perform an action when a free or convenient opportunity arises would be a waste, roughly translating to 'might as well do X' or 'it would be a waste not to do X'.
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The four-character pattern 没A没B combines two related single-syllable words to describe an extreme state, complete lack of restraint, or endless continuation, most commonly in spoken and narrative Chinese.
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（自）……以来 looks back over a span from an earlier point or event to a reference time. That reference is often now, but can be “then” in a past narrative. It is useful for ongoing states, developments and records over the interval.
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The pattern Adjective / Psychological Verb + 得 + 不得了 (de bùdéliǎo) functions as a complement of degree indicating that a quality or mental state has reached an extreme level. It is used primarily in expressive, conversational Mandarin for b…
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At HSK Level 5, the compound directional complements 下来, 下去, 起来, 过来, and 过去 extend beyond physical movement in space to express how an action or state begins, settles, continues, or shifts between normal and abnormal conditions.
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This lesson covers the HSK 5 complement of state formed by placing 得 after a verb or adjective and following it with a verb phrase. You will learn how this structure depicts the concrete outcome or observable state caused by an action or qu…
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