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掩耳盗铃

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Grammar Points

把 + Object + VerbBa constructionHSK 4

Used to emphasize the disposal or handling of an object. Places the object before the verb to show what happens to it.

"有一个人想把一口大钟偷走"

"他找来一个大锤想把钟砸开"

又...又...Both...and...HSK 3

Connects two adjectives or verbs to describe something having two qualities or characteristics simultaneously.

"可是这钟又大又重"

怎么也 + Negative VerbNo matter how...cannotHSK 4

Expresses that no matter what method is tried, the action still cannot be completed. Shows impossibility despite efforts.

"怎么也背不动"

一...就...As soon as...then...HSK 3

Indicates that one action immediately follows another, showing a quick sequence or immediate result.

"锤子刚刚碰到钟就发出洪亮的响声"

用...来 + VerbUse...to (do something)HSK 4

Indicates using something as a tool or method to accomplish an action or purpose.

"常用这成语来比喻自己欺骗自己、却根本骗不了别人的愚蠢行为"

Key Vocabulary

deHSK1

(used after an attribute when it modifies a noun)

自己zì jǐHSK2

one's own

就是jiù shìHSK4

only; simply; just

HSK1

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

zhōngHSK7

variant of 鐘|钟[zhong1]

一个yī gè
HSK1
HSK3

handlebar

耳朵ěr duǒHSK3

CL:隻|只[zhi1],個|个[ge4],對|对[dui4]

别人bié rénHSK3

other people; others; other person

láiHSK1

(used after 得[de2] to indicate possibility, as in 談得來|谈得来[tan2 de5 lai2], or after 不[bu4] to indicate impossibility, as in 吃不來|吃不来[chi1 bu5 lai2])

钟声zhōng shēng
leHSK1

(completed action marker)

yòuHSK3

(used for emphasis) anyway

捂住wǔ zhù
成语chéng yǔHSK6

Chinese set expression, typically of 4 characters, often alluding to a story or historical quotation; idiom; proverb; saying; adage

一块yī kuài
发现fā xiànHSK3

to discover; to find; to detect

大锤dà chuí
piànHSK5

to get on (a horse etc) by swinging one leg over

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