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四面楚歌

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Grammar Points

不仅...反而...Not Only...But InsteadHSK 5

Connects two clauses to show that the second contrasts with and even exceeds the expectation set by the first.

"项羽、刘邦的矛盾不仅没有解决,反而加深了。"

由于...Due ToHSK 4

Expresses the reason for something; often followed by an outcome clause.

"项羽本来兵精粮足,但由于他实行了错误的政策,失掉了人心。"

一面...一面...Simultaneous ActionsHSK 4

Describes two actions happening at the same time, each action appearing in parallel clauses.

"他一面愁闷地喝着酒,一面想着这些年来的战斗生活和眼前的惨败。"

想到...就...Once…Then…HSK 4

Indicates that once a thought or realization occurs, the following action happens immediately.

"想到这里,他一骨碌爬起来,准备与刘邦决一死战。"

把...V...Handling Object FirstHSK 4

Emphasizes the object of an action by placing it after 把 and before the verb, showing how the action affects it.

"把项羽一直追到了乌江边上。"

Key Vocabulary

deHSK1

(used after an attribute when it modifies a noun)

leHSK1

to understand clearly

项羽xiàng yǔ
shìHSK1

variant of 是[shi4]

HSK1

(third-person singular) (since the early 20th century, usu. male) he; him; his

歌声gē shēngHSK4

fig. original voice of a poet

deHSK2

structural particle: used before a verb or adjective, linking it to preceding modifying adverbial adjunct

家乡jiā xiāngHSK4

hometown

听到tīng dào
yǒuHSK1

(bound form) having; with; -ful; -ed; -al (as in 有意[you3 yi4] intentional)

刘邦liú bāng
士兵shì bīngHSK6

soldier

chǔ
bèiHSK3

(since c. 2009) (sarcastic or jocular) used to indicate that the following word should be regarded as being in air quotes (as in 被旅遊|被旅游[bei4 lu : 3 you2] to "go on a trip")

汉军hàn jūn
zheHSK2

(dialect) to put in; to add

jiùHSK2

(of food) to go with

故事gù shìHSK3

old practice

neHSK1

particle indicating strong affirmation

现在xiàn zàiHSK1

now; at present; currently

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