What does 厉害 mean, and in what context does it mean what?
厉害 can also mean quite a few things when describing a person and relies heavily on the context. For example the sentence: 他是很厉害 Has numerous possibilities and it would be wrong to …
meaning - Difference between 厉害 and 利害 - Chinese Language …
2018年12月24日 · I see they have the same pronunciation but does they bear any differences. It seems like 利害 can be pronounced lìhài or lìhai while 厉害 can only be pronounced lìhai.
grammar - "Pure" adjectives vs. adjectives derived from verbs? 清 …
2022年3月16日 · BLCU's Chinese Grammar for Foreigners states: 地 must be used after the adverbial modifier composed of an adjective which is converted from a verb. For example ...
meaning - What does the expression "孤男寡女" mean? - Chinese …
2011年12月29日 · What does the expression "孤男寡女" (gū nán guǎ nǚ) mean, exactly? Does it have inherently negative connotations? As an aside, why does Google translate it as "Needing"?
What's the Difference Between 吹风 and 刮风?
2016年4月30日 · In both word choice, and use, what is the difference between 吹风 and 刮风? Can I say "今天刮风很大“ but not say ”今天吹风很大“？
Chinese words that are their own antonyms
Not sure if this is exactly what you're asking, but 厉害 (li4hai) can have both a good or bad meaning depending on the context. For example, if a student says a teacher is li4hai they …
Translation of "深" in "深坐" in 李白's poem《怨情》
2024年11月20日 · "Eventually, I expect more than one meaning to be correct" Of course: that is why it is so captivating. This poem, (perhaps it was Li Bai's playful intention all along), could …
synonyms - Difference between 同一 and 一样 - Chinese …
2013年10月13日 · I would like to know when to use 同一 and when to use 一样 when describing items or people as similar? What is the difference in usage between these two phrases?
grammar - What does 他得经历九九八十一难 refer to? - Chinese …
2020年4月8日 · I was watching a 西游记 adaptation from Little Fox Chinese and I've come across a sentence with numbers I can't quite understand. I read the translation but yet it doesn't make …
mandarin - The meaning of 牛气 and 很牛 - Chinese Language …
2017年12月2日 · I have seen one of my language partners use 牛气 and 很牛, but he couldn't explain it to me. The context suggested it meant something like "bullshit" or "you are kidding …