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Grammar Points
虽...但...— Although...but...HSK 4
Expresses contrast between two clauses. Unlike English, Chinese can use both 'although' (虽) and 'but' (但) together in the same sentence.
"说他地位虽低，但很有才干"
用...来...— Use...to...HSK 4
Indicates using something as a means to achieve a purpose. 来 connects the tool/method with the goal or action.
"秦王立即要求用十五座城市来换取这块宝玉"
"用来比喻把原物完好地归还本人"
若/如果...那/就...— If...then...HSK 5
Conditional structure expressing 'if-then' relationships. 若 is more formal than 如果, and 那/就 introduces the consequence.
"若秦王不守信用，那责任就在他们"
"现在您如果硬逼着要，那我就和璧一起撞在柱子上"
不如...— Might as well / Better to...HSK 5
Suggests that one option is better than another, often used when making recommendations or comparing alternatives.
"从国家着眼，不如答应他们"
把...V给...— Ba construction with 给HSK 4
The 把 construction moves the object before the verb to emphasize the disposal or handling of something. Adding 给 indicates the recipient of the action.
"秦王赶忙把璧交给了蔺相如"
"把璧完好地送还给赵王"
Key Vocabulary
的deHSK1
also pr. [di4] or [di5] in poetry and songs
了leHSK1
to understand clearly
蔺相如lìn xiàng rú
秦王qín wáng
他tāHSK1
(bound form) other; another; some other (as in 他日[ta1 ri4] and 他人[ta1 ren2])