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危如累卵

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Grammar Points

为了…(+ 目的)Purpose DescriptionHSK 2

Use “为了” plus a verb or clause to introduce the intention behind an action; the result clause explains what someone does to achieve that goal.

"晋灵公为了享乐,下令修建一座九层高台,引起了人民的强烈不满。"

谁…就…“Who…then…” warningHSK 4

Use “谁” to refer to anyone who performs an action and “就” to show the immediate consequence, often in warnings or threats.

"谁再来提意见,就杀谁。"

先…然后…/先…又…Sequential ActionsHSK 3

“先” introduces the first action; “然后”/“又” introduces what follows, marking a clear sequence of steps.

"他先在棋子上面摆了五个,第二层再摆三个,第三层摆一个。"

"先平摆在地上,然后又拿出九个鸡蛋,一个一个地放上去。"

如果…就…Conditional ResultHSK 3

“如果” sets up a hypothetical condition; “就” introduces the expected result or consequence.

"如果遭到外来侵略,咱们国家不就像这累起的鸡蛋一样危险吗?"

比…更…Comparative DegreeHSK 4

“比” introduces the standard of comparison and “更” emphasizes a higher degree, often used to compare safety, importance, etc.

"这不算危险,还有比这更危险的事呢。"

Key Vocabulary

deHSK1

(used after an attribute when it modifies a noun)

晋灵公jìn líng gōng
危险wēi xiǎnHSK4

dangerous

leHSK1

(modal particle indicating change of state, situation now)

一个yī gè
荀息xún xī
鸡蛋jī dànHSK1

hen's egg

tīngHSK1

(literary) to administer; to deal with (Taiwan pr. [ting4])

zhèHSK1

(bound form) this; the (followed by a noun)

jiùHSK2

as much as; as many as

bǎiHSK6

to exhibit

láiHSK1

hither (directional complement for motion toward the speaker, as in 回來|回来[hui2 lai5])

jiàoHSK1

to ask

摆在bǎi zài
HSK1

no; not so

下令xià lìngHSK7

to give an order; to issue an order

shìHSK1

to be (followed by substantives only)

拿出ná chū
tàiHSK1
zàiHSK1

no matter how ... (followed by an adjective or verb, and then (usually) 也[ye3] or 都[dou1] for emphasis)

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