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Can you guess the actual meaning of this chengyu?
The famous line “欲穷千里目，更上一层楼” is from the famous Tang dynasty poem 《登鹳雀楼》 by 王之涣 (Wáng Zhīhuàn).
Pinyin: yù qióng qiānlǐ mù gèngshàng yīcéng lóu
Full Translation: If you wish to see a thousand miles further, ascend another level.
The poem expresses the idea that in order to broaden one's perspective or gain greater insight, one must rise to a higher vantage point. It’s used metaphorically to suggest that greater achievements require further effort and elevation in knowledge or position.
Pinyin: yù qióng qiānlǐ mù gèngshàng yīcéng lóu
Full Translation: If you wish to see a thousand miles further, ascend another level.
The poem expresses the idea that in order to broaden one's perspective or gain greater insight, one must rise to a higher vantage point. It’s used metaphorically to suggest that greater achievements require further effort and elevation in knowledge or position.
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This famous saying, "读书破万卷，下笔如有神," is attributed to the Tang dynasty poet 杜甫 (Dù Fǔ), who is often referred to as one of China's greatest poets.
读书破万卷，下笔如有神。
Pinyin (with word-for-word gloss)：/dú shū/ (read books) /pò wàn juàn/ (break ten thousand scrolls) /xià bǐ/ (set down brush) /rú/ (as if) /yǒu/ (have) /shén/ (divine being)
Full Translation：Read ten thousand books, and when writing, it will flow as if inspired by a divine being.
This famous saying, "读书破万卷，下笔如有神," is attributed to the Tang dynasty poet 杜甫 (Dù Fǔ), who is often referred to as one of China's greatest poets.
读书破万卷，下笔如有神。
Pinyin (with word-for-word gloss)：/dú shū/ (read books) /pò wàn juàn/ (break ten thousand scrolls) /xià bǐ/ (set down brush) /rú/ (as if) /yǒu/ (have) /shén/ (divine being)
Full Translation：Read ten thousand books, and when writing, it will flow as if inspired by a divine being.
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Grammar Point: "了" (le) - Past or Change Marker
The particle "了" is commonly used in HSK 2 to indicate completed actions or a change of state. Let's break it down! 👇
1️⃣ Indicating a Completed Action
"了" is placed after the verb to show something has already happened.
📝 Structure:
Subject + Verb + 了 + Object
✅ Examples:
我吃了饭。
Wǒ chī le fàn.
I ate food.
他去了北京。
Tā qù le Běijīng.
He went to Beijing.
2️⃣ Indicating a Change of State
"了" can also show that something has changed or is new.
📝 Structure:
Subject + Predicate + 了
✅ Examples:
天气冷了。
Tiānqì lěng le.
The weather has become cold.
我学中文一年了。
Wǒ xué Zhōngwén yì nián le.
I’ve been studying Chinese for a year.
💡 Pro Tip:
Don’t confuse "了" with just past tense! It also emphasizes a change or completion.
Can you make a sentence with "了"? Comment below! 👇
The particle "了" is commonly used in HSK 2 to indicate completed actions or a change of state. Let's break it down! 👇
1️⃣ Indicating a Completed Action
"了" is placed after the verb to show something has already happened.
📝 Structure:
Subject + Verb + 了 + Object
✅ Examples:
我吃了饭。
Wǒ chī le fàn.
I ate food.
他去了北京。
Tā qù le Běijīng.
He went to Beijing.
2️⃣ Indicating a Change of State
"了" can also show that something has changed or is new.
📝 Structure:
Subject + Predicate + 了
✅ Examples:
天气冷了。
Tiānqì lěng le.
The weather has become cold.
我学中文一年了。
Wǒ xué Zhōngwén yì nián le.
I’ve been studying Chinese for a year.
💡 Pro Tip:
Don’t confuse "了" with just past tense! It also emphasizes a change or completion.
Can you make a sentence with "了"? Comment below! 👇
HSK 4 Grammar Point: "既…又…" (jì...yòu...)
Meaning: "Not only... but also..."
This structure is used to express two qualities or actions happening at the same time, emphasizing both equally. Let’s break it down 👇
📚 Structure:
既 + Adjective/Verb + 又 + Adjective/Verb
Both parts should be parallel (e.g., two adjectives or two verbs).
🧩 Examples:
这道菜既好吃又健康。
Zhè dào cài jì hǎochī yòu jiànkāng.
"This dish is not only delicious but also healthy."
他既会说中文，又会说英文。
Tā jì huì shuō zhōngwén, yòu huì shuō yīngwén.
"He can not only speak Chinese but also English."
这个地方既安静又安全。
Zhège dìfang jì ānjìng yòu ānquán.
"This place is not only quiet but also safe."
🌟 Pro Tips:
You can use "既…又…" for positive and negative qualities:
他既不努力又不聪明。
Tā jì bù nǔlì yòu bù cōngmíng.
"He is neither hardworking nor smart."
💡 Try it yourself:
Write a sentence using "既…又…" and share it in the comments! 👇
Watch our full lesson here: https://chinesezerotohero.teachable.com/courses/292789/lectures/4505574
Meaning: "Not only... but also..."
This structure is used to express two qualities or actions happening at the same time, emphasizing both equally. Let’s break it down 👇
📚 Structure:
既 + Adjective/Verb + 又 + Adjective/Verb
Both parts should be parallel (e.g., two adjectives or two verbs).
🧩 Examples:
这道菜既好吃又健康。
Zhè dào cài jì hǎochī yòu jiànkāng.
"This dish is not only delicious but also healthy."
他既会说中文，又会说英文。
Tā jì huì shuō zhōngwén, yòu huì shuō yīngwén.
"He can not only speak Chinese but also English."
这个地方既安静又安全。
Zhège dìfang jì ānjìng yòu ānquán.
"This place is not only quiet but also safe."
🌟 Pro Tips:
You can use "既…又…" for positive and negative qualities:
他既不努力又不聪明。
Tā jì bù nǔlì yòu bù cōngmíng.
"He is neither hardworking nor smart."
💡 Try it yourself:
Write a sentence using "既…又…" and share it in the comments! 👇
Watch our full lesson here: https://chinesezerotohero.teachable.com/courses/292789/lectures/4505574
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第7课 语法4.7.5 既……又,也,还*
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