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Use “自古以来” + time span to set a general context, followed by “都” to describe what has always/usually happened since that time.
"自古以来，打仗时都要用本国的好马。"
Expresses using something as a means or tool by placing “用” + noun + “来” + verb phrase.
"晋惠公要使用郑国赠送的马来驾车。"
Indicates that once the first action happens, the second action immediately follows; “就” highlights the quick result.
"一遇到意外，就会乱踢乱叫。"
Rhetorical question that denies the possibility of something happening, often used to criticize or emphasize doubt.
"外表看起来好像很强壮，实际上并没有什么能耐，怎么能作战呢？"
Describes a sequence/result by using “之后” for the previous event and “便” to introduce the consequential action.
"战斗打响后，晋国的车马便乱跑一气。"
also pr. [di4] or [di5] in poetry and songs
to be (followed by substantives only)
outward appearance
(literary) (usually followed by a negative such as 無|无[wu2] or 不[bu4]) completely (not); entirely (not); (not) in the least
surname Ma
Chinese set expression, typically of 4 characters, often alluding to a story or historical quotation; idiom; proverb; saying; adage
(courteous) to eat; to drink
(bound form) to demand; to coerce
in fact
(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")
haven't
hollow
to combine a powdery substance (flour, plaster etc) with water
to undertake; to engage in
inside (part, section)
to hearken
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