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Grammar Guides
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Master Chinese grammar from basics to advanced concepts
- 不就...吗 (bù jiù...ma) - Isn't It Just... Rhetorical Pattern
- 要不是 (yàobúshì) - If It Weren't For
- 再说 (zàishuō) - Besides, What's More, Let's Talk Later
Reading Tips
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Techniques for reading comics and improving comprehension
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Quick reference guides for learners
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Anki decks, frequency lists, and study tools
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不就...吗 (bù jiù...ma) - Isn't It Just... Rhetorical Pattern
Master the Chinese rhetorical pattern 不就...吗 for expressing 'isn't it just' or 'it's nothing more than.' Learn to minimize or emphasize with examples.
要不是 (yàobúshì) - If It Weren't For
Master the Chinese conditional pattern 要不是 for expressing 'if it weren't for' or 'had it not been for.' Learn counterfactual situations with examples.
再说 (zàishuō) - Besides, What's More, Let's Talk Later
Master the multiple meanings of 再说 in Chinese: expressing addition (besides), postponement (let's talk later), and emphasis. Learn with manhua examples.
尽管…但 (jǐnguǎn...dàn) - Even Though/Although
Master the Chinese concessive structure 尽管…但 with examples from comics and real conversations. Learn when and how to express contrast in Chinese.