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-import { defineConfig } from 'vitepress'
+import { defineConfig } from "vitepress";

 // https://vitepress.dev/reference/site-config
 export default defineConfig({
@@ -6,23 +6,8 @@ export default defineConfig({
  description: "Chinese grammar excerpts and interactive app",
  themeConfig: {
    // https://vitepress.dev/reference/default-theme-config
-    nav: [
-      { text: 'Home', link: '/' },
-      { text: 'Examples', link: '/markdown-examples' }
-    ],
-
-    sidebar: [
-      {
-        text: 'Examples',
-        items: [
-          { text: 'Markdown Examples', link: '/markdown-examples' },
-          { text: 'Runtime API Examples', link: '/api-examples' }
-        ]
-      }
-    ],
-
-    socialLinks: [
-      { icon: 'github', link: 'https://github.com/vuejs/vitepress' }
-    ]
-  }
-})
+    outline: {
+      level: "deep",
+    },
+  },
+});
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+<template>
+  <div
+    id="sentence-quiz"
+    :class="$style.root"
+    ref="main"
+    @click="nextSentence()"
+  >
+    <slot />
+  </div>
+</template>
+
+<script setup lang="ts">
+import { nextTick, onMounted, ref, useTemplateRef } from "vue";
+
+const mainEl = useTemplateRef("main");
+const sentences = ref<number[]>([]);
+const i_sentences = ref(NaN);
+
+function nextSentence() {
+  if (!mainEl.value) return;
+
+  const getShuffle = () => {
+    if (sentences.value.length <= 1) {
+      return 0;
+    }
+
+    if (++i_sentences.value < sentences.value.length) {
+      return i_sentences.value;
+    }
+
+    sentences.value = sentences.value
+      .map((s) => ({ s, k: Math.random() }))
+      .sort((a, b) => a.k - b.k)
+      .map((a) => a.s);
+
+    return 0;
+  };
+
+  i_sentences.value = getShuffle();
+
+  mainEl.value.querySelectorAll("#sentence-quiz > ul > li").forEach((el, i) => {
+    if (!(el instanceof HTMLElement)) return;
+    el.style.display = i === i_sentences.value ? "" : "none";
+  });
+}
+
+onMounted(() => {
+  nextTick(() => {
+    if (!mainEl.value) return;
+
+    sentences.value = Array.from(
+      mainEl.value.querySelectorAll("#sentence-quiz > ul > li"),
+    ).map((el, i) => i);
+
+    nextSentence();
+  });
+});
+</script>
+
+<style module>
+.root {
+  margin-top: 1em;
+
+  &:hover li li {
+    display: none;
+  }
+}
+</style>
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+<template>
+  <details>
+    <summary>{{ $props.summary }}</summary>
+    <blockquote cite="">
+      <slot></slot>
+    </blockquote>
+  </details>
+</template>
+
+<script setup lang="ts">
+defineProps<{
+  summary?: string;
+}>();
+</script>
+
+<style scoped></style>
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+.pinyin {
+  font-style: italic;
+  opacity: 0.15;
+}
+
+.wrong {
+  color: red;
+  margin-left: 2em;
+
+  &:not(:hover) {
+    opacity: 0.5;
+  }
+}
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-// https://vitepress.dev/guide/custom-theme
-import { h } from 'vue'
-import type { Theme } from 'vitepress'
-import DefaultTheme from 'vitepress/theme'
-import './style.css'
+import "./style.css";
+import "./custom.css";

+import DefaultTheme from "vitepress/theme";
+// https://vitepress.dev/guide/custom-theme
+import { h } from "vue";
+
+import SentenceQuiz from "./components/SentenceQuiz.vue";
+import TOC from "./components/TOC.vue";
+
+import type { Theme } from "vitepress";
 export default {
  extends: DefaultTheme,
  Layout: () => {
    return h(DefaultTheme.Layout, null, {
      // https://vitepress.dev/guide/extending-default-theme#layout-slots
-    })
+    });
  },
  enhanceApp({ app, router, siteData }) {
    // ...
-  }
-} satisfies Theme
+    app.component("SentenceQuiz", SentenceQuiz);
+    app.component("TOC", TOC);
+  },
+} satisfies Theme;
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+# Special verbs with "很"
+
+<SentenceQuiz>
+
+- 我 _很_ **想** 你。
+  <!-- - Wǒ _hěn_ **xiǎng** nǐ. -->
+  - I really miss you.
+- 他 _很_ **喜欢** 你。
+  <!-- - Tā _hěn_ **xǐhuan** nǐ. -->
+  - He really likes you.
+- 你应该*很* **小心** 。
+  <!-- - Nǐ yīnggāi _hěn_ **xiǎoxīn**. -->
+  - You should be very careful.
+- 我 _很_ **怕** 晚上 一个人 在家。
+  <!-- - Wǒ _hěn_ **pà** wǎnshang yīgèrén zài jiā. -->
+  - I fear staying home alone at night.
+- 你 应该 _很_ **了解** 自己 的 孩子。
+  <!-- - Nǐ yīnggāi _hěn_ **liǎojiě** zìjǐ de háizi. -->
+  - You should know a lot about your child.
+- 外国 人 _很_ **讨厌** 中国 的 公共 厕所。
+  <!-- - Wàiguó rén _hěn_ **tǎoyàn** Zhōngguó de gōnggòng cèsuǒ. -->
+  - Foreigners really hate public toilets in China.
+- 你 两天 没 回家，妈妈 _很_ **担心** 你。
+  <!-- - Nǐ liǎng tiān méi huíjiā, māma _hěn_ **dānxīn** nǐ. -->
+  - You haven't gone home in two days. Mom is really worried about you.
+- 父母 都 _很_ **希望** 我 能 上 一 个 好 大学。
+  <!-- - Fùmǔ dōu _hěn_ **xīwàng** wǒ néng shàng yī gè hǎo dàxué. -->
+  - Both of my parents really hope that I can go to a good college.
+
+</SentenceQuiz>
+
+<TOC>
+
+- Level: [A2](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/A2_grammar_points) / [HSK3](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/HSK3_grammar_points)
+- Similar to
+  - [Expressing "excessively" with "太"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Expressing_%22excessively%22_with_%22tai%22) (A1)
+  - [Simple "noun + adjective" sentences](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Simple_%22noun_%2B_adjective%22_sentences) (A1)
+  - [Adjectives with "-极了"](../B1/极了.md) (B1)
+- Used for: [Expressing quality](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Expressing_quality)
+- Keywords: [很](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E5%BE%88)
+
+</TOC>
+
+Using 很 (hěn) to intensify verbs that express thoughts or feeling is really easy.
+
+## Structure
+
+Subj. + 很 + [Certain Verbs]
+
+Certain "[psychological verbs](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Psychological_verb)" related to feelings or emotional sates can be modified with 很 (hěn) to increase their intensity. This is similar to using "really" or "very much" in English. Remember that this only applies to psychological verbs, such as:
+
+- 想 (xiǎng) to think; to want; to miss
+- 喜欢 (xǐhuan) to like
+- 小心 (xiǎoxīn) to be careful
+- 怕 (pà) to fear; to be afraid of
+- 了解 (liǎojiě) to know a lot about
+- 讨厌 (tǎoyàn) to hate
+- 担心 (dānxīn) to worry about
+- 希望 (xīwàng) to hope
+
+## Examples
+
+- 我 _很_ **想** 你。
+  <!-- - Wǒ _hěn_ **xiǎng** nǐ. -->
+  - I really miss you.
+- 他 _很_ **喜欢** 你。
+  <!-- - Tā _hěn_ **xǐhuan** nǐ. -->
+  - He really likes you.
+- 你应该*很* **小心** 。
+  <!-- - Nǐ yīnggāi _hěn_ **xiǎoxīn**. -->
+  - You should be very careful.
+- 我 _很_ **怕** 晚上 一个人 在家。
+  <!-- - Wǒ _hěn_ **pà** wǎnshang yīgèrén zài jiā. -->
+  - I fear staying home alone at night.
+- 你 应该 _很_ **了解** 自己 的 孩子。
+  <!-- - Nǐ yīnggāi _hěn_ **liǎojiě** zìjǐ de háizi. -->
+  - You should know a lot about your child.
+- 外国 人 _很_ **讨厌** 中国 的 公共 厕所。
+  <!-- - Wàiguó rén _hěn_ **tǎoyàn** Zhōngguó de gōnggòng cèsuǒ. -->
+  - Foreigners really hate public toilets in China.
+- 你 两天 没 回家，妈妈 _很_ **担心** 你。
+  <!-- - Nǐ liǎng tiān méi huíjiā, māma _hěn_ **dānxīn** nǐ. -->
+  - You haven't gone home in two days. Mom is really worried about you.
+- 父母 都 _很_ **希望** 我 能 上 一 个 好 大学。
+  <!-- - Fùmǔ dōu _hěn_ **xīwàng** wǒ néng shàng yī gè hǎo dàxué. -->
+  - Both of my parents really hope that I can go to a good college.
+
+Did you ever notice that some Chinese people with less-than-perfect English will use the phrase "very like?" Now you know why!
+
+## See also
+
+- [Emphasizing with "很是"](../C1/很是.md)
+- [Expressing "excessively" with 太](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Expressing_%22excessively%22_with_tai)
+- [The "最" superlative](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/The_%22zui%22_superlative)
+- [Positive adjectives with "-极了"](../B1/极了.md)
+
+## Sources and further reading
+
+### Books
+
+- [New Practical Chinese Reader 1 (新实用汉语课本1)](<https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/New_Practical_Chinese_Reader_1_(%E6%96%B0%E5%AE%9E%E7%94%A8%E6%B1%89%E8%AF%AD%E8%AF%BE%E6%9C%AC1)>) (p. 143) [→buy](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/7561910401/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=7561910401)
+- [New Practical Chinese Reader 1 (新实用汉语课本1)(2nd ed)](<https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/New_Practical_Chinese_Reader_1_(%E6%96%B0%E5%AE%9E%E7%94%A8%E6%B1%89%E8%AF%AD%E8%AF%BE%E6%9C%AC1)(2nd_ed)>) (p. 166) [→buy](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/7561926235/ref%3das_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=7561926235)
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+# A softer "but" with "不过"
+
+<SentenceQuiz>
+
+- 这 件 衣服 我 很 喜欢 ，_不过_ 有点 贵 。
+  <!-- - Zhè jiàn yīfu wǒ hěn xǐhuan, _bùguò_ yǒudiǎn guì. -->
+  - I like this piece of clothing, but it's a little bit expensive.
+- 这 家 餐厅 我 没 去 过 ，_不过_ 我 听说 还 不错 。
+  <!-- - Zhè jiā cāntīng wǒ méi qù guo, _bùguò_ wǒ tīngshuō hái bùcuò. -->
+  - I've never been to this restaurant, but I heard it's pretty good.
+- 这个 学生 很 聪明 ，_不过_ 有点 懒 。
+  <!-- - Zhège xuéshēng hěn cōngming, _bùguò_ yǒudiǎn lǎn. -->
+  - This student is very smart, but he's a little lazy.
+- 那儿 的 天气 不 太 好 ，_不过_ 我们 玩 得 很 开心 。
+  <!-- - Nàr de tiānqì bù tài hǎo, _bùguò_ wǒmen wán de hěn kāixīn. -->
+  - The weather there was not very good, but we had a lot of fun.
+- 他 是 东北 人 ，_不过_ 他 没有 口音 。
+  <!-- - Tā shì dōngběi rén, _bùguò_ tā méiyǒu kǒuyīn. -->
+  - He's from the northeast, but he doesn't have the accent.
+- 他 说 得 不错 ，_不过_ 不 认识 汉字 。
+  <!-- - Tā shuō de bùcuò, _bùguò_ bù rènshi Hànzì. -->
+  - He can speak well, but he doesn't know any Chinese characters.
+- 我 的 钱包 丢 了 ，_不过_ 没 丢 什么 重要 的 东西 。
+  <!-- - Wǒ de qiánbāo diū le, _bùguò_ méi diū shénme zhòngyào de dōngxi. -->
+  - I lost my wallet, but I didn't lose anything important.
+- 刚 来 的 时候 很 想 家 ，_不过_ 现在 习惯 了 。
+  <!-- - Gāng lái de shíhou hěn xiǎng jiā, _bùguò_ xiànzài xíguàn le. -->
+  - I was homesick when I first got here, but I'm used to it now.
+- 你 可以 参加 ，_不过_ 有 个 条件 。
+  <!-- - Nǐ kěyǐ cānjiā, _bùguò_ yǒu gè tiáojiàn. -->
+  - You can participate, but there is a condition.
+- 他 还 在 考虑 ，_不过_ 我 已经 决定 了。
+  <!-- - Tā hái zài kǎolǜ, _bùguò_ wǒ yǐjīng juédìng le. -->
+  - He's still considering it, but I've already decided.
+
+</SentenceQuiz>
+
+<TOC>
+
+- Level: [B1](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/B1_grammar_points) / [HSK4](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/HSK4_grammar_points)
+- Similar to
+  - [Two words for "but"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Two_words_for_%22but%22) (A2)
+  - [Expressing "although" with "虽然" and "但是"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Expressing_%22although%22_with_%22suiran%22_and_%22danshi%22) (B1)
+  - [The "however" adverb "却"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/The_%22however%22_adverb_%22que%22) (B2)
+- Used for: [Contrasting](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Contrasting), [Connecting ideas](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Connecting_ideas)
+- Keywords: [不](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E4%B8%8D), [不过](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E4%B8%8D%E8%BF%87), [过](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E8%BF%87)
+
+</TOC>
+
+Instead of just using [可是 or 但是](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Two_words_for_%22but%22), you can also use the softer and more informal 不过 (búguò), which also means "[but](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/But)."
+
+## Structure
+
+Just like its counterparts, 不过 is a conjunction that comes between two distinct clauses.
+
+⋯⋯ ，不过 ⋯⋯
+
+## Examples
+
+- 这 件 衣服 我 很 喜欢 ，_不过_ 有点 贵 。
+  <!-- - Zhè jiàn yīfu wǒ hěn xǐhuan, _bùguò_ yǒudiǎn guì. -->
+  - I like this piece of clothing, but it's a little bit expensive.
+- 这 家 餐厅 我 没 去 过 ，_不过_ 我 听说 还 不错 。
+  <!-- - Zhè jiā cāntīng wǒ méi qù guo, _bùguò_ wǒ tīngshuō hái bùcuò. -->
+  - I've never been to this restaurant, but I heard it's pretty good.
+- 这个 学生 很 聪明 ，_不过_ 有点 懒 。
+  <!-- - Zhège xuéshēng hěn cōngming, _bùguò_ yǒudiǎn lǎn. -->
+  - This student is very smart, but he's a little lazy.
+- 那儿 的 天气 不 太 好 ，_不过_ 我们 玩 得 很 开心 。
+  <!-- - Nàr de tiānqì bù tài hǎo, _bùguò_ wǒmen wán de hěn kāixīn. -->
+  - The weather there was not very good, but we had a lot of fun.
+- 他 是 东北 人 ，_不过_ 他 没有 口音 。
+  <!-- - Tā shì dōngběi rén, _bùguò_ tā méiyǒu kǒuyīn. -->
+  - He's from the northeast, but he doesn't have the accent.
+- 他 说 得 不错 ，_不过_ 不 认识 汉字 。
+  <!-- - Tā shuō de bùcuò, _bùguò_ bù rènshi Hànzì. -->
+  - He can speak well, but he doesn't know any Chinese characters.
+- 我 的 钱包 丢 了 ，_不过_ 没 丢 什么 重要 的 东西 。
+  <!-- - Wǒ de qiánbāo diū le, _bùguò_ méi diū shénme zhòngyào de dōngxi. -->
+  - I lost my wallet, but I didn't lose anything important.
+- 刚 来 的 时候 很 想 家 ，_不过_ 现在 习惯 了 。
+  <!-- - Gāng lái de shíhou hěn xiǎng jiā, _bùguò_ xiànzài xíguàn le. -->
+  - I was homesick when I first got here, but I'm used to it now.
+- 你 可以 参加 ，_不过_ 有 个 条件 。
+  <!-- - Nǐ kěyǐ cānjiā, _bùguò_ yǒu gè tiáojiàn. -->
+  - You can participate, but there is a condition.
+- 他 还 在 考虑 ，_不过_ 我 已经 决定 了。
+  <!-- - Tā hái zài kǎolǜ, _bùguò_ wǒ yǐjīng juédìng le. -->
+  - He's still considering it, but I've already decided.
+
+## See also
+
+- [Two words for "but"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Two_words_for_%22but%22)
+- ["Although" with "虽然" and "但是"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%22Although%22_with_%22suiran%22_and_%22danshi%22)
+
+## Sources and further reading
+
+### Books
+
+- [HSK Standard Course 4上](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/HSK_Standard_Course_4%E4%B8%8A) (pp. 119) [Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy](https://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001J0ADWA&camp=536&creative=3132&creativeASIN=B001J0ADWA,)
+- [Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: A Practical Guide](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Modern_Mandarin_Chinese_Grammar:_A_Practical_Guide) (pp. 258) [Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy](https://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001J0ADWA&camp=536&creative=3132&creativeASIN=B001J0ADWA,)
+- [Short-term Spoken Chinese: Elementary (汉语口语速成基础篇)](<https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Short-term_Spoken_Chinese:_Elementary_(%E6%B1%89%E8%AF%AD%E5%8F%A3%E8%AF%AD%E9%80%9F%E6%88%90%E5%9F%BA%E7%A1%80%E7%AF%87)>) (pp. 23) [Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy](https://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001J0ADWA&camp=536&creative=3132&creativeASIN=B001J0ADWA,)
+- [Chinese Grammar - Broken down into 100 items - Basic and Intermediate Levels (汉语语法百项讲练 - 初中级)](<https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Chinese_Grammar_-_Broken_down_into_100_items_-_Basic_and_Intermediate_Levels_(%E6%B1%89%E8%AF%AD%E8%AF%AD%E6%B3%95%E7%99%BE%E9%A1%B9%E8%AE%B2%E7%BB%83_-_%E5%88%9D%E4%B8%AD%E7%BA%A7)>) (pp. 254) [Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy](https://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001J0ADWA&camp=536&creative=3132&creativeASIN=B001J0ADWA,)
+- [Boya Chinese Lower Intermediate 1 (博雅汉语准中级加速篇)](<https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Boya_Chinese_Lower_Intermediate_1_(%E5%8D%9A%E9%9B%85%E6%B1%89%E8%AF%AD%E5%87%86%E4%B8%AD%E7%BA%A7%E5%8A%A0%E9%80%9F%E7%AF%87)>) (pp. 12) [Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy](https://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001J0ADWA&camp=536&creative=3132&creativeASIN=B001J0ADWA,)
+- [Integrated Chinese: Level 2, Part 1](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Integrated_Chinese:_Level_2,_Part_1) (pp. 163) [Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy](https://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001J0ADWA&camp=536&creative=3132&creativeASIN=B001J0ADWA,)
+- [Integrated Chinese: Level 2, Part 2](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Integrated_Chinese:_Level_2,_Part_2) (pp. 96) [Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy](https://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001J0ADWA&camp=536&creative=3132&creativeASIN=B001J0ADWA,)
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+# Conceding a point with "是"
+
+<SentenceQuiz>
+
+- 工作 忙 _是_ 忙 ，**但是** 我 很 开心 。
+  <!-- - Gōngzuò máng _shì_ máng, **dànshì** wǒ hěn kāixīn. -->
+  - Work may be busy, but I'm very happy.
+- 这 件 衣服 好看 _是_ 好看 ， **但是** 不 适合 我 。
+  <!-- - Zhè jiàn yīfu hǎokàn _shì_ hǎokàn, **dànshì** bù shìhé wǒ. -->
+  - This piece of clothing may look nice, but it doesn't suit me.
+- 这里 的 环境 好 _是_ 好 ，**但是** 交通 不太 方便 。
+  <!-- - Zhèlǐ de huánjìng hǎo _shì_ hǎo, **dànshì** jiāotōng bù tài fāngbiàn. -->
+  - This environment may be nice, but transportation is not very convenient.
+- 累 _是_ 累 ，**但是** 很 值得 。
+  <!-- - Lèi _shì_ lèi, **dànshì** hěn zhídé. -->
+  - It may be tiring, but it's really worth it.
+- 难 _是_ 难 ，**但是** 我 相信 我 能 做到 。
+  <!-- - Nán _shì_ nán, **dànshì** wǒ xiāngxìn wǒ néng zuòdào. -->
+  - It is difficult, but I believe that I can do it.
+- 好吃 _是_ 好吃 ，**就是** 不 太 健康 。
+  <!-- - Hǎochī _shì_ hǎochī, **jiùshì** bù tài jiànkāng. -->
+  - It may be tasty, it's just that it's not very healthy.
+- 这个 东西 好 _是_ 好 ，**就是** 太 贵 了 。
+  <!-- - Zhège dōngxi hǎo _shì_ hǎo, **jiùshì** tài guì le. -->
+  - This thing may be good, it's just that it's too expensive.
+- 这个 学生 聪明 _是_ 聪明 ，**就是** 不 太 努力 。
+  <!-- - Zhège xuéshēng cōngming _shì_ cōngming, **jiùshì** bù tài nǔlì. -->
+  - This student may be smart, it's just that he's not very hard-working.
+- 他 女朋友 漂亮 _是_ 漂亮 ，**就是** 有点 奇怪 。
+  <!-- - Tā nǚpéngyou piàoliang _shì_ piàoliang, **jiùshì** yǒudiǎn qíguài. -->
+  - His girlfriend may be pretty, it's just that she's is a little weird.
+- 这个 老师 教 得 好 _是_ 好 ，**就是** 太 严格 。
+  <!-- - Zhège lǎoshī jiāo de hǎo _shì_ hǎo, **jiùshì** tài yángé. -->
+  - This teacher may teach well; it's just that she's too strict.
+
+</SentenceQuiz>
+
+<TOC>
+
+- Level: [B1](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/B1_grammar_points) / [HSK4](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/HSK4_grammar_points)
+- Similar to
+  - [Expressing contrariness with "倒"](../B2/倒) (B2)
+- Used for
+- Keywords: [是](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E6%98%AF), [但是](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E4%BD%86%E6%98%AF), [就是](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E5%B0%B1%E6%98%AF)
+
+</TOC>
+
+When conceding a point, we often put emphasis on the point we are conceding, and in Chinese, there is a way to do that with 是 (shì).
+
+## Structure
+
+This pattern is often used in an argument or debate. It's usually indicating that the speaker is conceding a point, _but_ they still have some reservations about the topic at hand. Don't worry, the examples will make this clear.
+
+Adj. + 是 + Adj. ， 但是 / 就是 ⋯⋯
+
+## Examples
+
+- 工作 忙 _是_ 忙 ，**但是** 我 很 开心 。
+  <!-- - Gōngzuò máng _shì_ máng, **dànshì** wǒ hěn kāixīn. -->
+  - Work may be busy, but I'm very happy.
+- 这 件 衣服 好看 _是_ 好看 ， **但是** 不 适合 我 。
+  <!-- - Zhè jiàn yīfu hǎokàn _shì_ hǎokàn, **dànshì** bù shìhé wǒ. -->
+  - This piece of clothing may look nice, but it doesn't suit me.
+- 这里 的 环境 好 _是_ 好 ，**但是** 交通 不太 方便 。
+  <!-- - Zhèlǐ de huánjìng hǎo _shì_ hǎo, **dànshì** jiāotōng bù tài fāngbiàn. -->
+  - This environment may be nice, but transportation is not very convenient.
+- 累 _是_ 累 ，**但是** 很 值得 。
+  <!-- - Lèi _shì_ lèi, **dànshì** hěn zhídé. -->
+  - It may be tiring, but it's really worth it.
+- 难 _是_ 难 ，**但是** 我 相信 我 能 做到 。
+  <!-- - Nán _shì_ nán, **dànshì** wǒ xiāngxìn wǒ néng zuòdào. -->
+  - It is difficult, but I believe that I can do it.
+
+When using 但是, the second clause can express positive experiences or something good, as well as negative perspectives. However, when leading with 就是, the second clause needs to express something negative.
+
+- 好吃 _是_ 好吃 ，**就是** 不 太 健康 。
+  <!-- - Hǎochī _shì_ hǎochī, **jiùshì** bù tài jiànkāng. -->
+  - It may be tasty, it's just that it's not very healthy.
+- 这个 东西 好 _是_ 好 ，**就是** 太 贵 了 。
+  <!-- - Zhège dōngxi hǎo _shì_ hǎo, **jiùshì** tài guì le. -->
+  - This thing may be good, it's just that it's too expensive.
+- 这个 学生 聪明 _是_ 聪明 ，**就是** 不 太 努力 。
+  <!-- - Zhège xuéshēng cōngming _shì_ cōngming, **jiùshì** bù tài nǔlì. -->
+  - This student may be smart, it's just that he's not very hard-working.
+- 他 女朋友 漂亮 _是_ 漂亮 ，**就是** 有点 奇怪 。
+  <!-- - Tā nǚpéngyou piàoliang _shì_ piàoliang, **jiùshì** yǒudiǎn qíguài. -->
+  - His girlfriend may be pretty, it's just that she's is a little weird.
+- 这个 老师 教 得 好 _是_ 好 ，**就是** 太 严格 。
+  <!-- - Zhège lǎoshī jiāo de hǎo _shì_ hǎo, **jiùshì** tài yángé. -->
+  - This teacher may teach well; it's just that she's too strict.
+
+## See also
+
+- [Expressing Contrariness with "倒"](../B2/倒.md)
+- ["Not… But Rather…" with "而是"](../B2/而.md)
+
+## Sources and further reading
+
+### Books
+
+- [Chinese: An Essential Grammar, Second Edition](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Chinese:_An_Essential_Grammar,_Second_Edition) (pp. 180) [Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy](https://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001J0ADWA&camp=536&creative=3132&creativeASIN=B001J0ADWA,)
+- [Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 2 (3rd ed)](<https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Integrated_Chinese:_Level_1,_Part_2_(3rd_ed)>) (pp. 22- 3) [Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy](https://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001J0ADWA&camp=536&creative=3132&creativeASIN=B001J0ADWA,)
+- [Integrated Chinese: Level 2, Part 1](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Integrated_Chinese:_Level_2,_Part_1) (pp. 119) [Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy](https://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001J0ADWA&camp=536&creative=3132&creativeASIN=B001J0ADWA,)
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+# Adjectives with "-极了"
+
+<SentenceQuiz>
+
+- 这个 主意 好 _极了_ 。
+  <!-- - Zhège zhǔyi hǎo _jíle_. -->
+  - This idea is perfect.
+- 味道 好 _极了_ !
+  <!-- - Wèidào hǎo _jíle_! -->
+  - The taste is perfect!
+- 他 的 英文 棒 _极了_ 。
+  <!-- - Tā de Yīngwén bàng _jíle_. -->
+  - His English is perfect.
+- 婚礼 热闹 _极了_ 。
+  <!-- - Hūnlǐ rènao _jíle_. -->
+  - The wedding was very lively.
+- 一点 声音 都 没有 ，安静 _极了_ 。
+  <!-- - Yīdiǎn shēngyīn dōu méiyǒu, ānjìng _jíle_. -->
+  - There is no sound at all. It's extremely quiet.
+- 昨天 的 派对 无聊 _极了_ !
+  <!-- - Zuótiān de pàiduì wúliáo _jíle_! -->
+  - Yesterday's party was so boring!
+- 他 那么 生气 ，我们 都 害怕 _极了_ 。
+  <!-- - Tā nàme shēngqì, wǒmen dōu hàipà _jíle_. -->
+  - He was so angry. We were all so scared.
+- 高考 那 天 ，我 紧张 _极了_ 。
+  <!-- - Gāokǎo nà tiān, wǒ jǐnzhāng _jíle_. -->
+  - I was super nervous the day I took the college entrance examination.
+- 这 件 事 让 我们 都 尴尬 _极了_ 。
+  <!-- - Zhè jiàn shì ràng wǒmen dōu gāngà _jíle_. -->
+  - This incident made us all extremely embarrassed.
+- 那个 男孩 讨厌 _极了_ !
+  <!-- - Nàge nánhái tǎoyàn _jíle_! -->
+  - That boy is super annoying!
+
+</SentenceQuiz>
+
+<TOC>
+
+- Level: [B1](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/B1_grammar_points) / [HSK3](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/HSK3_grammar_points)
+- Similar to
+  - [Expressing "excessively" with "太"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Expressing_%22excessively%22_with_%22tai%22) (A1)
+  - [Expressing "really" with "真"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Expressing_%22really%22_with_%22zhen%22) (A2)
+  - [Intensifying with "多"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Intensifying_with_%22duo%22) (A2)
+  - [Negative adjectives with "-死了"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Negative_adjectives_with_%22-si_le%22) (A2)
+  - [Special verbs with "很"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Special_verbs_with_%22hen%22) (A2)
+  - [Superlative "最"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Superlative_%22zui%22) (A2)
+  - [Adjectives with "那么" and "这么"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Adjectives_with_%22name%22_and_%22zheme%22) (B1)
+  - [Degree complement](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Degree_complement) (B1)
+  - [Expressing "quite" with "挺"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Expressing_%22quite%22_with_%22ting%22) (B1)
+  - [Adjectival complement "得不得了"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Adjectival_complement_%22de_budeliao%22) (B2)
+  - [Adjectival complement "得很"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Adjectival_complement_%22de_hen%22) (B2)
+  - [Advanced degree complements](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Advanced_degree_complements) (B2)
+  - [Complement "-坏了"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Complement_%22-huai_le%22) (B2)
+- Used for: [Expressing degree](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Expressing_degree), [Emphasizing](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Emphasizing)
+- Keywords: [了](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E4%BA%86), [极了](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E6%9E%81%E4%BA%86)
+
+</TOC>
+
+Just as [死了 (sǐle) can be used to intensify negative adjectives](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Negative_adjectives_with_%22-si_le%22), 极了 (jíle) is a somewhat less common way to intensify both positive and negative adjectives. It is used in spoken, colloquial Chinese. 极 (jí) means "extreme" or "utmost."
+
+## Structure
+
+This structure is technically a kind of [degree complement](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Degree_complement) and one of the few that you can use after the adjective and without adding a 得 (de). Remember to add the 了 (le), since it would be incorrect without it.
+
+Subj. + Adj. + 极了
+
+## Examples
+
+Some examples with a positive connotation:
+
+- 这个 主意 好 _极了_ 。
+  <!-- - Zhège zhǔyi hǎo _jíle_. -->
+  - This idea is perfect.
+- 味道 好 _极了_ !
+  <!-- - Wèidào hǎo _jíle_! -->
+  - The taste is perfect!
+- 他 的 英文 棒 _极了_ 。
+  <!-- - Tā de Yīngwén bàng _jíle_. -->
+  - His English is perfect.
+- 婚礼 热闹 _极了_ 。
+  <!-- - Hūnlǐ rènao _jíle_. -->
+  - The wedding was very lively.
+- 一点 声音 都 没有 ，安静 _极了_ 。
+  <!-- - Yīdiǎn shēngyīn dōu méiyǒu, ānjìng _jíle_. -->
+  - There is no sound at all. It's extremely quiet.
+
+Some examples with a negative connotation:
+
+- 昨天 的 派对 无聊 _极了_ !
+  <!-- - Zuótiān de pàiduì wúliáo _jíle_! -->
+  - Yesterday's party was so boring!
+- 他 那么 生气 ，我们 都 害怕 _极了_ 。
+  <!-- - Tā nàme shēngqì, wǒmen dōu hàipà _jíle_. -->
+  - He was so angry. We were all so scared.
+- 高考 那 天 ，我 紧张 _极了_ 。
+  <!-- - Gāokǎo nà tiān, wǒ jǐnzhāng _jíle_. -->
+  - I was super nervous the day I took the college entrance examination.
+- 这 件 事 让 我们 都 尴尬 _极了_ 。
+  <!-- - Zhè jiàn shì ràng wǒmen dōu gāngà _jíle_. -->
+  - This incident made us all extremely embarrassed.
+- 那个 男孩 讨厌 _极了_ !
+  <!-- - Nàge nánhái tǎoyàn _jíle_! -->
+  - That boy is super annoying!
+
+## See also
+
+- [Negative adjectives with "-死了"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Negative_adjectives_with_%22-si_le%22)
+- [Advanced degree complements](../B2/degree-complements.md)
+- [Adjectives with "那么" and "这么"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Adjectives_with_%22name%22_and_%22zheme%22)
+- [Adjectival complement "得不得了"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Adjectival_complement_%22de_budeliao%22)
+
+## Sources and further reading
+
+### Books
+
+- [HSK Standard Course 3](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/HSK_Standard_Course_3) (pp. 129) [Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy](https://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001J0ADWA&camp=536&creative=3132&creativeASIN=B001J0ADWA,)
+- [Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 1 (1st ed)](<https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Integrated_Chinese:_Level_1,_Part_1_(1st_ed)>) (pp. 8) [ →buy]
+- [Chinese Grammar - Broken down into 100 items - Basic and Intermediate Levels (汉语语法百项讲练 - 初中级)](<https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Chinese_Grammar_-_Broken_down_into_100_items_-_Basic_and_Intermediate_Levels_(%E6%B1%89%E8%AF%AD%E8%AF%AD%E6%B3%95%E7%99%BE%E9%A1%B9%E8%AE%B2%E7%BB%83_-_%E5%88%9D%E4%B8%AD%E7%BA%A7)>) (pp. 348) [Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy](https://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001J0ADWA&camp=536&creative=3132&creativeASIN=B001J0ADWA,)
+- [Boya Chinese Elementary Starter 1 (博雅汉语初经起步篇)](<https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Boya_Chinese_Elementary_Starter_1_(%E5%8D%9A%E9%9B%85%E6%B1%89%E8%AF%AD%E5%88%9D%E7%BB%8F%E8%B5%B7%E6%AD%A5%E7%AF%87)>) (pp. 190) [Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy](https://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001J0ADWA&camp=536&creative=3132&creativeASIN=B001J0ADWA,)
+- [现代汉语八百词](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E7%8E%B0%E4%BB%A3%E6%B1%89%E8%AF%AD%E5%85%AB%E7%99%BE%E8%AF%8D) (pp. 286-287) [卓越汉语－公司实战篇 →buy](http://amzn.to/2z4g8q6,)
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+# Advanced degree complements
+
+<SentenceQuiz>
+
+- 这个 孩子 **自私** _得很_ 。
+  <!-- - Zhège háizi **zìsī** _de hěn_. -->
+  - This child is super selfish.
+- 我 老婆 的 工作 **轻松** _得很_ 。
+  <!-- - Wǒ lǎopo de gōngzuò **qīngsōng** _de hěn_. -->
+  - My wife's job is extremely easy and relaxed.
+- 我 爸爸 **固执** _得 不得了_ 。
+  <!-- - Wǒ bàba **gùzhí** _de bùdéliǎo_. -->
+  - My father is awfully stubborn.
+- 赢 了 比赛 以后 ，他 **骄傲** _得 不得了_ 。
+  <!-- - Yíng le bǐsài yǐhòu, tā **jiāo'ào** _de bùdéliǎo_. -->
+  - He was terribly proud after he won the competition.
+- 听说 儿子 又 跟 同学 打架 了 ，爸爸 **气** _得 不得了_ 。
+  <!-- - Tīngshuō érzi yòu gēn tóngxué dǎjià le, bàba **qì** _de bùdéliǎo_. -->
+  - Having heard his son was fighting with his classmate again, the father was incensed.
+- 我 儿子 **淘气** _得 要命_ 。
+  <!-- - Wǒ érzi **táoqì** _de yàomìng_. -->
+  - My son is incredibly naughty.
+- 今天 路上 **堵** _得 要命_ ！
+  <!-- - Jīntiān lùshang **dǔ** _de yàomìng_! -->
+  - The traffic is terrible!
+- 地铁 **挤** _得 要命_ ！
+  <!-- - Dìtiě **jǐ** _de yàomìng_! -->
+  - The metro is so crowded!
+- 我 的 牙 **痛** _得 不 行_ ！
+  <!-- - Wǒ de yá **tòng** _de bùxíng_! -->
+  - My teeth hurt so badly!
+- 外面 **热** _得 不 行_ 。
+  <!-- - Wàimiàn **rè** _de bùxíng_. -->
+  - It's awfully hot outside.
+
+</SentenceQuiz>
+
+<TOC>
+
+- Level: [B2](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/B2_grammar_points) / [HSK5](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/HSK5_grammar_points)
+- Similar to
+  - [Negative adjectives with "-死了"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Negative_adjectives_with_%22-si_le%22) (A2)
+  - [Adjectives with "-极了"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Adjectives_with_%22-ji_le%22) (B1)
+  - [Degree complement](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Degree_complement) (B1)
+  - [Adjectival complement "得不得了"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Adjectival_complement_%22de_budeliao%22) (B2)
+  - [Adjectival complement "得很"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Adjectival_complement_%22de_hen%22) (B2)
+  - [Complement "-坏了"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Complement_%22-huai_le%22) (B2)
+- Used for: [Expressing degree](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Expressing_degree)
+- Keywords: [得](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E5%BE%97), [很](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E5%BE%88), [不得了](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E4%B8%8D%E5%BE%97%E4%BA%86), [要命](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E8%A6%81%E5%91%BD), [不行](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E4%B8%8D%E8%A1%8C)
+
+</TOC>
+
+There are many ways to express "degree" following a _verb_. A vast array of words can function as [degree complements](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Degree_complement) following **verbs**, indicating degree and quality. When it comes to degree complements for _adjectives_, however, options are much more limited.
+
+## Common Patterns
+
+You should already know complements [-死了](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Negative_adjectives_with_%22-si_le%22) and [-极了](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Adjectives_with_%22-ji_le%22). The following are some of the other more common degree complements which follow adjectives.
+
+- Adj. + 得 + 很
+- Adj. + 得 + 不得了
+- Adj. + 得 + 要命
+- Adj. + 得 + 不行
+
+## Examples
+
+- 这个 孩子 **自私** _得很_ 。
+  <!-- - Zhège háizi **zìsī** _de hěn_. -->
+  - This child is super selfish.
+- 我 老婆 的 工作 **轻松** _得很_ 。
+  <!-- - Wǒ lǎopo de gōngzuò **qīngsōng** _de hěn_. -->
+  - My wife's job is extremely easy and relaxed.
+- 我 爸爸 **固执** _得 不得了_ 。
+  <!-- - Wǒ bàba **gùzhí** _de bùdéliǎo_. -->
+  - My father is awfully stubborn.
+- 赢 了 比赛 以后 ，他 **骄傲** _得 不得了_ 。
+  <!-- - Yíng le bǐsài yǐhòu, tā **jiāo'ào** _de bùdéliǎo_. -->
+  - He was terribly proud after he won the competition.
+- 听说 儿子 又 跟 同学 打架 了 ，爸爸 **气** _得 不得了_ 。
+  <!-- - Tīngshuō érzi yòu gēn tóngxué dǎjià le, bàba **qì** _de bùdéliǎo_. -->
+  - Having heard his son was fighting with his classmate again, the father was incensed.
+- 我 儿子 **淘气** _得 要命_ 。
+  <!-- - Wǒ érzi **táoqì** _de yàomìng_. -->
+  - My son is incredibly naughty.
+- 今天 路上 **堵** _得 要命_ ！
+  <!-- - Jīntiān lùshang **dǔ** _de yàomìng_! -->
+  - The traffic is terrible!
+- 地铁 **挤** _得 要命_ ！
+  <!-- - Dìtiě **jǐ** _de yàomìng_! -->
+  - The metro is so crowded!
+- 我 的 牙 **痛** _得 不 行_ ！
+  <!-- - Wǒ de yá **tòng** _de bùxíng_! -->
+  - My teeth hurt so badly!
+- 外面 **热** _得 不 行_ 。
+  <!-- - Wàimiàn **rè** _de bùxíng_. -->
+  - It's awfully hot outside.
+
+For more examples with [得很](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Adjectival_complement_%22de_hen%22) and [得不得了](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Adjectival_complement_%22de_budeliao%22), see their respective grammar points.
+
+## See also
+
+- [Degree complement](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Degree_complement)
+- [Adjectives with "-极了"](../B1/极了.md)
+- [Complement "-坏了"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Complement_%22-huai_le%22)
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+# Expressing contrariness with "倒"
+
+<SentenceQuiz>
+
+- 我 帮 他， _倒_ 不 是 因为 喜欢 他，是 因为 他 工作 很 努力 。
+  <!-- - <span class="pinyin">Wǒ bāng tā, **_dào_** bù shì yīnwèi xǐhuan tā, shì yīnwèi tā gōngzuò hěn nǔlì.</span> -->
+  - I helped him not because I liked him, but because he worked very hard.
+- 他 不 是 很 努力 ，成绩 _倒_ 也 不错 。
+  <!-- - <span class="pinyin">Tā bù shì hěn nǔlì, chéngjì **_dào_** yě bùcuò.</span> -->
+  - He's not very hard-working, but his scores also aren't bad.
+- 已经 是 春天 了，_倒_ 又 冷 起来 了。
+  <!-- - Yǐjīng shì chūntiān le, _dào_ yòu lěng qǐlái le. -->
+  - It's already spring, but it's actually getting colder.
+- 不 吃 药 ，病 _倒_ 慢慢 好 了。
+  <!-- - Bù chī yào, bìng _dào_ mànman hǎo le. -->
+  - Without taking any medicine, I'm actually slowly getting better.
+- 英语 不 是 他 的 母语 ，他 说 得 _倒_ 挺 地道 的 。
+  <!-- - Yīngyǔ bù shì tā de mǔyǔ, tā shuō de _dào_ tǐng dìdao de. -->
+  - English is not his mother language, but he speaks quite native-like.
+- 我 _倒_ 是 想 去 旅游 ，**但是** 现在 太 忙 了，没有 时间 。
+  <!-- - Wǒ _dào_ shì xiǎng qù lǚyóu, dànshì xiànzài tài máng le, méiyǒu shíjiān. -->
+  - I do want to go on a trip, but I am too busy to do so now.
+- 这 篇 文章 的 内容 _倒_ 不错 ，**就是** 太 长 了 。
+  <!-- - Zhè piān wénzhāng de nèiróng _dào_ bùcuò, **jiùshì** tài cháng le. -->
+  - The content of this article is great, but it's just too long.
+- 这 件 衣服 的 样式 和 大小 _倒_ 都 合适 ，**可是** 我 不 喜欢 这 个 颜色 。
+  <!-- - Zhè jiàn yīfu de yàngshì hé dàxiǎo _dào_ dōu héshì, **kěshì** wǒ bù xǐhuan zhège yánsè. -->
+  - The style and size of this piece of clothing actually work well, but I don't like the color.
+- 你们 的 服务 _倒_ 不错 ，**但是** 对 我 来说 太 贵 了 。
+  <!-- - Nǐmen de fúwù _dào_ bùcuò, **dànshì** duì wǒ lái shuō tài guì le. -->
+  - Your service is great, but it's too expensive for me.
+- 我 _倒_ 想 陪 你 一起 去 ，**不过** 要 等 到 周末 。
+  <!-- - Wǒ _dào_ xiǎng péi nǐ yīqǐ qù, **bùguò** yào děngdào zhōumò. -->
+  - I really would like to go with you, but you would need to wait until the weekend.
+
+</SentenceQuiz>
+
+<TOC>
+
+- Level: [B2](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/B2_grammar_points) / [HSK4](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/HSK4_grammar_points)
+- Similar to
+  - [Expressing "on the contrary" with "反而"](./反而) (B2)
+  - [The "however" adverb "却"](./却) (B2)
+- Used for: [Contrasting](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Contrasting)
+- Keywords: [倒](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E5%80%92)
+
+</TOC>
+
+倒 (dào) can be used to express something is contrary to expectations, acting as a turning point in the sentence. It is generally followed by a positive comment.
+
+## Using 倒 as "However"
+
+倒 can be used to express an unexpected situation. Note that 倒 is often followed by 也 or 又 to add further emphasis.
+
+### Structure
+
+⋯⋯ ，Subj. + 倒 + (也 / 又) ⋯⋯
+
+### Examples
+
+Sometimes "actually" works well in translations to indicate the contrast between expectation and reality.
+
+- 我 帮 他， _倒_ 不 是 因为 喜欢 他，是 因为 他 工作 很 努力 。
+  <!-- - <span class="pinyin">Wǒ bāng tā, **_dào_** bù shì yīnwèi xǐhuan tā, shì yīnwèi tā gōngzuò hěn nǔlì.</span> -->
+  - I helped him not because I liked him, but because he worked very hard.
+- 他 不 是 很 努力 ，成绩 _倒_ 也 不错 。
+  <!-- - <span class="pinyin">Tā bù shì hěn nǔlì, chéngjì **_dào_** yě bùcuò.</span> -->
+  - He's not very hard-working, but his scores also aren't bad.
+- 已经 是 春天 了，_倒_ 又 冷 起来 了。
+  <!-- - Yǐjīng shì chūntiān le, _dào_ yòu lěng qǐlái le. -->
+  - It's already spring, but it's actually getting colder.
+- 不 吃 药 ，病 _倒_ 慢慢 好 了。
+  <!-- - Bù chī yào, bìng _dào_ mànman hǎo le. -->
+  - Without taking any medicine, I'm actually slowly getting better.
+- 英语 不 是 他 的 母语 ，他 说 得 _倒_ 挺 地道 的 。
+  <!-- - Yīngyǔ bù shì tā de mǔyǔ, tā shuō de _dào_ tǐng dìdao de. -->
+  - English is not his mother language, but he speaks quite native-like.
+
+## Using 倒 as "Despite"
+
+### Structure
+
+倒 can also be used to express a concession, mostly emphasizing the positive side. 就是、但是、可是、不过 are often used to precede the undesirable reality the speaker is calling attention to.
+
+Subj. + 倒 ⋯⋯ ，不过 / 但是 / 就是 ⋯⋯
+
+### Examples
+
+- 我 _倒_ 是 想 去 旅游 ，**但是** 现在 太 忙 了，没有 时间 。
+  <!-- - Wǒ _dào_ shì xiǎng qù lǚyóu, dànshì xiànzài tài máng le, méiyǒu shíjiān. -->
+  - I do want to go on a trip, but I am too busy to do so now.
+- 这 篇 文章 的 内容 _倒_ 不错 ，**就是** 太 长 了 。
+  <!-- - Zhè piān wénzhāng de nèiróng _dào_ bùcuò, **jiùshì** tài cháng le. -->
+  - The content of this article is great, but it's just too long.
+- 这 件 衣服 的 样式 和 大小 _倒_ 都 合适 ，**可是** 我 不 喜欢 这 个 颜色 。
+  <!-- - Zhè jiàn yīfu de yàngshì hé dàxiǎo _dào_ dōu héshì, **kěshì** wǒ bù xǐhuan zhège yánsè. -->
+  - The style and size of this piece of clothing actually work well, but I don't like the color.
+- 你们 的 服务 _倒_ 不错 ，**但是** 对 我 来说 太 贵 了 。
+  <!-- - Nǐmen de fúwù _dào_ bùcuò, **dànshì** duì wǒ lái shuō tài guì le. -->
+  - Your service is great, but it's too expensive for me.
+- 我 _倒_ 想 陪 你 一起 去 ，**不过** 要 等 到 周末 。
+  <!-- - Wǒ _dào_ xiǎng péi nǐ yīqǐ qù, **bùguò** yào děngdào zhōumò. -->
+  - I really would like to go with you, but you would need to wait until the weekend.
+
+For more on [倒](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E5%80%92), be sure to check our C1 grammar point on even more [advanced uses of 倒](../C1/倒.md).
+
+## See also
+
+- [The "However" Adverb "却"](./却.md)
+- ["On the Contrary" with "反而"](./反而.md)
+- [Conceding a Point with "是"](../B1/是.md)
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+# The "however" adverb "却"
+
+<SentenceQuiz>
+
+- 他 是 老板 ，_却_ 没有 人 听 他 的 。
+  <!-- - Tā shì lǎobǎn, _què_ méiyǒu rén tīng tā de. -->
+  - He's the boss, but nobody listens to him.
+- 他 的 学历 很 高 ，能力 _却_ 很 一般 。
+  <!-- - Tā de xuélì hěn gāo, nénglì _què_ hěn yībān. -->
+  - He's very well-educated, but his ability is average.
+- 他们 一见钟情 ， _却_ 没有 在 一起 。
+  <!-- - Tāmen yījiànzhōngqíng, _què_ méiyǒu zài yīqǐ. -->
+  - They fell in love at first sight, but they didn't end up with each other.
+- 这 件 衣服 虽然 是 名牌 ，_但是_ 质量 _却_ 不 怎么样 。
+  <!-- - Zhè jiàn yīfu suīrán shì míngpái, _dànshì_ zhìliàng _què_ bù zěnmeyàng. -->
+  - Although this clothing is brand-name, the quality is not so good.
+- 有些 人 智商 很 高 ，情商 _却_ 很 低 。
+  <!-- - Yǒuxiē rén zhìshāng hěn gāo, qíngshāng _què_ hěn dī. -->
+  - Some people have high IQ, but really low EQ.
+- 他 只有 16 岁，_却_ 比 同龄人 成熟 得 多 。
+  <!-- - Tā zhǐyǒu shíliù suì, _què_ bǐ tónglíng rén chéngshú de duō. -->
+  - He's only sixteen, but he's much more mature than others his age.
+- 我 是 你 最好 的 朋友 ，**你** _却_ 没 邀请 我 。
+  <!-- - Wǒ shì nǐ zuì hǎo de péngyou, **nǐ** _què_ méi yāoqǐng wǒ. -->
+  - I'm your best friend, but you didn't invite me.
+- 我 是 你 最好 的 朋友 ，**但是** 你 _却_ 没 邀请 我 。
+  <!-- - Wǒ shì nǐ zuì hǎo de péngyou, **dànshì** nǐ _què_ méi yāoqǐng wǒ. -->
+  - I'm your best friend, but you didn't invite me.
+- 他 家 很 有钱 ，**他** _却_ 从来 不 炫耀 。
+  - His family is rich, but he never flaunts it.
+  <!-- - Tā jiā hěn yǒuqián, **tā** _què_ cónglái bù xuànyào. -->
+- 他 家 很 有钱 ，**但是** 他 _却_ 从来 不 炫耀 。
+  <!-- - Tā jiā hěn yǒuqián, **dànshì** tā _què_ cónglái bù xuànyào. -->
+  - His family is rich, but he never flaunts it.
+
+</SentenceQuiz>
+
+<TOC>
+
+- Level: [B2](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/B2_grammar_points) / [HSK4](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/HSK4_grammar_points)
+- Similar to:
+- Used for: [Contrasting](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Contrasting), [Differentiating](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Differentiating)
+- Keywords: [却](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E5%8D%B4)
+
+</TOC>
+
+却 (què) is used to indicate something was contrary to expectations, and is used in a similar way to [倒 (dào)](./倒.md). However, 却 is generally followed by a negative comment.
+
+## Structure
+
+The overall structure of sentences that use 却 is something like this:
+
+Sentence ，(但是 +) Subj. + 却 ⋯⋯
+
+Normally the first clause above makes a statement, and then the second clause introduces something contrary, generally in the form of a negative comment.
+
+## Examples
+
+In the following examples, take note that 却 comes _after_ the subject in each case, and that it can be used together with 但是.
+
+- 他 是 老板 ，_却_ 没有 人 听 他 的 。
+  <!-- - Tā shì lǎobǎn, _què_ méiyǒu rén tīng tā de. -->
+  - He's the boss, but nobody listens to him.
+- 他 的 学历 很 高 ，能力 _却_ 很 一般 。
+  <!-- - Tā de xuélì hěn gāo, nénglì _què_ hěn yībān. -->
+  - He's very well-educated, but his ability is average.
+- 他们 一见钟情 ， _却_ 没有 在 一起 。
+  <!-- - Tāmen yījiànzhōngqíng, _què_ méiyǒu zài yīqǐ. -->
+  - They fell in love at first sight, but they didn't end up with each other.
+- 这 件 衣服 虽然 是 名牌 ，_但是_ 质量 _却_ 不 怎么样 。
+  <!-- - Zhè jiàn yīfu suīrán shì míngpái, _dànshì_ zhìliàng _què_ bù zěnmeyàng. -->
+  - Although this clothing is brand-name, the quality is not so good.
+- 有些 人 智商 很 高 ，情商 _却_ 很 低 。
+  <!-- - Yǒuxiē rén zhìshāng hěn gāo, qíngshāng _què_ hěn dī. -->
+  - Some people have high IQ, but really low EQ.
+- 他 只有 16 岁，_却_ 比 同龄人 成熟 得 多 。
+  <!-- - Tā zhǐyǒu shíliù suì, _què_ bǐ tónglíng rén chéngshú de duō. -->
+  - He's only sixteen, but he's much more mature than others his age.
+
+## Common Mistake: Putting 却 Before the Subject
+
+It's also important to point out that 却 is not a [conjunction](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Conjunction); it's an [adverb](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Adverb). Practically speaking, this means that rather than joining two statements, it goes _inside_ a statement (within the second clause). Specifically, it needs to come _after the subject_ and _before the verb_. (Note that when you use a conjunction like 但是 it comes _before_ the subject! 却 is different in this respect. Also, rather than _replacing_ 但是, it can work _with_ it to add emphasis.)
+
+Sometimes the subject of the second clause will be omitted. If there is a subject, however, 却 definitely needs to come _after_ it.
+
+A few examples to give you a better understanding of this:
+
+<div class="wrong">
+
+- 我 是 你 最好 的 朋友 ，_却_ **你** 没 邀请 我 。
+  <!-- - Wǒ shì nǐ zuì hǎo de péngyou, _què_ **nǐ** méi yāoqǐng wǒ. -->
+
+</div>
+
+- 我 是 你 最好 的 朋友 ，**你** _却_ 没 邀请 我 。
+  <!-- - Wǒ shì nǐ zuì hǎo de péngyou, **nǐ** _què_ méi yāoqǐng wǒ. -->
+- 我 是 你 最好 的 朋友 ，**但是** 你 _却_ 没 邀请 我 。
+  <!-- - Wǒ shì nǐ zuì hǎo de péngyou, **dànshì** nǐ _què_ méi yāoqǐng wǒ. -->
+  - I'm your best friend, but you didn't invite me.
+
+<div class="wrong">
+
+- 他 家 很 有钱 ，_却_ **他** 从来 不 炫耀 。
+  <!-- - Tā jiā hěn yǒuqián, _què_ **tā** cónglái bù xuànyào. -->
+
+</div>
+
+- 他 家 很 有钱 ，**他** _却_ 从来 不 炫耀 。
+  <!-- - Tā jiā hěn yǒuqián, **tā** _què_ cónglái bù xuànyào. -->
+- 他 家 很 有钱 ，**但是** 他 _却_ 从来 不 炫耀 。
+  <!-- - Tā jiā hěn yǒuqián, **dànshì** tā _què_ cónglái bù xuànyào. -->
+  - His family is rich, but he never flaunts it.
+
+## See also
+
+- [Expressing Contrariness with "倒"](./倒.md)
+- ["On the Contrary" with "反而"](./反而.md)
+- [A Softer "But"](../B1/不过.md)
+
+## Sources and further reading
+
+### Books
+
+- [HSK Standard Course 4上](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/HSK_Standard_Course_4%E4%B8%8A) (pp. 22) [Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy](https://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001J0ADWA&camp=536&creative=3132&creativeASIN=B001J0ADWA,)
+- [Chinese Grammar - Broken down into 100 items - Basic and Intermediate Levels (汉语语法百项讲练 - 初中级) ](<https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Chinese_Grammar_-_Broken_down_into_100_items_-_Basic_and_Intermediate_Levels_(%E6%B1%89%E8%AF%AD%E8%AF%AD%E6%B3%95%E7%99%BE%E9%A1%B9%E8%AE%B2%E7%BB%83_-_%E5%88%9D%E4%B8%AD%E7%BA%A7)>) (pp. 140-2) [Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy](https://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001J0ADWA&camp=536&creative=3132&creativeASIN=B001J0ADWA,)
+- [New Practical Chinese Reader 4 (新实用汉语课本4)](<https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/New_Practical_Chinese_Reader_4_(%E6%96%B0%E5%AE%9E%E7%94%A8%E6%B1%89%E8%AF%AD%E8%AF%BE%E6%9C%AC4)>) (pp. 184) [Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy](https://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001J0ADWA&camp=536&creative=3132&creativeASIN=B001J0ADWA,)
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+# Expressing "on the contrary" with "反而"
+
+<SentenceQuiz>
+
+- 吃 了 这个 药 ，病 _反而_ 更 严重 了。
+  <!-- - Chī le zhège yào, bìng _fǎn'ér_ gèng yánzhòng le. -->
+  - After taking the medicine, the illness actually got even worse.
+- 这个 新 系统 _反而_ 降低 了 我们 的 工作 效率 。
+  <!-- - Zhège xīn xìtǒng _fǎn'ér_ jiàngdī le wǒmen de gōngzuò xiàolǜ. -->
+  - This new system actually reduced our work efficiency.
+- 他 没有 放弃 ，_反而_ 更 努力 了 ！
+  <!-- - Tā méiyǒu fàngqì, _fǎn'ér_ gèng nǔlì le! -->
+  - He didn't give up; on the contrary, he worked even harder.
+- 改革 _反而_ 让 老百姓 更 不 满意 了 。
+  <!-- - Gǎigé _fǎn'ér_ ràng lǎobǎixìng gèng bù mǎnyì le. -->
+  - Reform actually made the people less satisfied.
+- 你 的 参与 _反而_ 给 我们 带来 了 麻烦 。
+  <!-- - Nǐ de cānyù _fǎn'ér_ gěi wǒmen dài lái le máfan. -->
+  - Your involvement is actually giving us trouble.
+- 吃 了 药 ，病 **不但 没** 好，_反而_ 更 严重 了。
+  <!-- - Chī le yào, bìng **bùdàn méi** hǎo, _fǎn'ér_ gèng yánzhòng le. -->
+  - After taking the medicine, the illness not only didn't get better, but actually got even worse.
+- 失败 了 这么 多 次 ，他 **不但 没** 放弃 ，_反而_ 更 努力 了。
+  <!-- - Shībài le zhème duō cì, tā **bùdàn méi** fàngqì, _fǎn'ér_ gèng nǔlì le. -->
+  - Having failed so many times, he not only didn't give up, but rather worked even harder.
+- 他 **不但 不** 帮 我 ，_反而_ 给 我 找 麻烦 。
+  <!-- - Tā **bùdàn bù** bāng wǒ, _fǎn'ér_ gěi wǒ zhǎo máfan. -->
+  - He not only didn't help me, but rather gave me trouble.
+- 你 妈妈 那么 爱 你 ，你 **不但 不** 感激 ，_反而_ 说 她 不 关心 你 ？
+  <!-- - Nǐ māma nàme ài nǐ, nǐ **bùdàn bù** gǎnjī, _fǎn'ér_ shuō tā bù guānxīn nǐ? -->
+  - Your mother loves you so much, and not only are you not grateful, but you even say she doesn't care about you?
+- 我 吃 了 减肥 药 ，**不但 没** 瘦 ，_反而_ 长胖 了 ！
+  <!-- - Wǒ chī le jiǎnféi yào, **bùdàn méi** shòu, _fǎn'ér_ zhǎng pàng le! -->
+  - I took a weight loss pill. Not only did I not lose weight, but rather I actually gained weight!
+
+</SentenceQuiz>
+
+<TOC>
+
+- Level: [B2](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/B2_grammar_points) / [HSK5](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/HSK5_grammar_points)
+- Similar to
+  - [Expressing contrariness with "倒"](./倒) (B2)
+  - [The "however" adverb "却"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/The_%22however%22_adverb_%22que%22) (B2)
+- Used for: [Denying and refusing](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Denying_and_refusing), [Contrasting](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Contrasting)
+
+- Keywords: [不但](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E4%B8%8D%E4%BD%86), [不仅](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E4%B8%8D%E4%BB%85), [反而](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E5%8F%8D%E8%80%8C)
+
+</TOC>
+
+反而 (fǎn'ér) is used to express "on the contrary" or "in contrast," with 反而 appearing as part of the second part of the sentence. Note that the meaning of 反而 goes beyond just "but" and is usually used to explain that something is totally the opposite of what one was expecting.
+
+## Simple Pattern
+
+### Structure
+
+Normally the first clause makes a statement, and then the second clause introduces the part that is totally opposite of one's expectations. The word "actually" may be helpful in some translations.
+
+⋯⋯ ，Subj. + 反而 + [Unexpected Outcome]
+
+It's also important to point out that 反而 is not a [conjunction](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Conjunctions); it's an [adverb](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Adverbs). Practically speaking, this means that rather than joining two statements, it goes _inside_ a statement (within the second clause). Specifically, it needs to come _after the subject_ (if there is one) and _before the verb_. (This is different from a conjunction like 但是 which comes _before_ the subject!) Also 反而 can appear in one sentence with 但是. Rather than _replacing_ it, 反而 can work _with_ 但是 to add even more contrarian emphasis.
+
+### Examples
+
+- 吃 了 这个 药 ，病 _反而_ 更 严重 了。
+  <!-- - Chī le zhège yào, bìng _fǎn'ér_ gèng yánzhòng le. -->
+  - After taking the medicine, the illness actually got even worse.
+- 这个 新 系统 _反而_ 降低 了 我们 的 工作 效率 。
+  <!-- - Zhège xīn xìtǒng _fǎn'ér_ jiàngdī le wǒmen de gōngzuò xiàolǜ. -->
+  - This new system actually reduced our work efficiency.
+- 他 没有 放弃 ，_反而_ 更 努力 了 ！
+  <!-- - Tā méiyǒu fàngqì, _fǎn'ér_ gèng nǔlì le! -->
+  - He didn't give up; on the contrary, he worked even harder.
+- 改革 _反而_ 让 老百姓 更 不 满意 了 。
+  <!-- - Gǎigé _fǎn'ér_ ràng lǎobǎixìng gèng bù mǎnyì le. -->
+  - Reform actually made the people less satisfied.
+- 你 的 参与 _反而_ 给 我们 带来 了 麻烦 。
+  <!-- - Nǐ de cānyù _fǎn'ér_ gěi wǒmen dài lái le máfan. -->
+  - Your involvement is actually giving us trouble.
+
+## Common Mistake: Putting 反而 Before the Subject
+
+Take note: when the subject of the first and second clause are the same, the subject can be omitted in the second clause (after the comma and before 反而). If there _is_ a subject, however, 反而 definitely needs to come _after_ it. See the simple examples below and then check the longer sentences above, confirming this rule.
+
+<div class="wrong">
+
+- 我 帮 了 她 ， _反而_ **她** 生气 了 。
+  <!-- - Wǒ bāng le tā, _fǎnér_ **tā** shēngqì le. -->
+
+</div>
+
+- 我 帮 了 她 ， **她** _反而_ 生气 了 。
+  <!-- - Wǒ bāng le tā, **tā** _fǎnér_ shēngqì le. -->
+
+## Fuller Pattern
+
+Adding [不但](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E4%B8%8D%E4%BD%86) or [不仅](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E4%B8%8D%E4%BB%85) adds a sense of "not only" before the "to the contrary" part. The word "actually" can be useful here for translations into English.
+
+### Structure
+
+⋯⋯ ，Subj. [不但 / 不仅] + [不 / 没] ⋯⋯，反而 + [Unexpected Outcome]
+
+### Examples
+
+- 吃 了 药 ，病 **不但 没** 好，_反而_ 更 严重 了。
+  <!-- - Chī le yào, bìng **bùdàn méi** hǎo, _fǎn'ér_ gèng yánzhòng le. -->
+  - After taking the medicine, the illness not only didn't get better, but actually got even worse.
+- 失败 了 这么 多 次 ，他 **不但 没** 放弃 ，_反而_ 更 努力 了。
+  <!-- - Shībài le zhème duō cì, tā **bùdàn méi** fàngqì, _fǎn'ér_ gèng nǔlì le. -->
+  - Having failed so many times, he not only didn't give up, but rather worked even harder.
+- 他 **不但 不** 帮 我 ，_反而_ 给 我 找 麻烦 。
+  <!-- - Tā **bùdàn bù** bāng wǒ, _fǎn'ér_ gěi wǒ zhǎo máfan. -->
+  - He not only didn't help me, but rather gave me trouble.
+- 你 妈妈 那么 爱 你 ，你 **不但 不** 感激 ，_反而_ 说 她 不 关心 你 ？
+  <!-- - Nǐ māma nàme ài nǐ, nǐ **bùdàn bù** gǎnjī, _fǎn'ér_ shuō tā bù guānxīn nǐ? -->
+  - Your mother loves you so much, and not only are you not grateful, but you even say she doesn't care about you?
+- 我 吃 了 减肥 药 ，**不但 没** 瘦 ，_反而_ 长胖 了 ！
+  <!-- - Wǒ chī le jiǎnféi yào, **bùdàn méi** shòu, _fǎn'ér_ zhǎng pàng le! -->
+  - I took a weight loss pill. Not only did I not lose weight, but rather I actually gained weight!
+
+## See also
+
+- [The "however" adverb "却"](./却.md)
+- [Expressing Contrariness with "倒"](./倒.md)
+
+## Sources and further reading
+
+### Books
+
+- [Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: A Practical Guide](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Modern_Mandarin_Chinese_Grammar:_A_Practical_Guide) (pp. 259) [Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy](https://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001J0ADWA&camp=536&creative=3132&creativeASIN=B001J0ADWA,)
+- [New Practical Chinese Reader 4 (新实用汉语课本4)](<https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/New_Practical_Chinese_Reader_4_(%E6%96%B0%E5%AE%9E%E7%94%A8%E6%B1%89%E8%AF%AD%E8%AF%BE%E6%9C%AC4)>) (pp. 84) [Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy](https://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001J0ADWA&camp=536&creative=3132&creativeASIN=B001J0ADWA,)
+- [卓越汉语－公司实战篇](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E5%8D%93%E8%B6%8A%E6%B1%89%E8%AF%AD%EF%BC%8D%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8%E5%AE%9E%E6%88%98%E7%AF%87) (pp. 83, 151-2) [卓越汉语－公司实战篇 →buy](http://amzn.to/2z4g8q6,)
+
+### Websites
+
+- 汉语教学: [[反而](http://www.pep.com.cn/xgjy/hyjx/hyxxzy/hyxx/cyxx/201009/t20100901_855691.htm)]
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+# Using "而" to explain contrasting ideas
+
+<SentenceQuiz>
+
+- 我们 _是_ 来 办事 的 ，_而 不 是_ 来 玩 的 。
+  <!-- - Wǒmen _shì_ lái bànshì de, _ér bù shì_ lái wán de. -->
+  - We're here to do work, not to have fun.
+- 以后 后悔 的 人 _不 是_ 我，_而 是_ 你 自己。
+  <!-- - Yǐhòu hòuhuǐ de rén _bù shì_ wǒ, _ér shì_ nǐ zìjǐ. -->
+  - The person to later regret this won't be me. It will be you.
+- 你 这样 做 _是_ 害 他 ，_而 不 是_ 帮 他 。
+  <!-- - Nǐ zhèyàng zuò _shì_ hài tā, _ér bù shì_ bāng tā. -->
+  - By doing this you were hurting him, not helping him.
+- 不好意思 ，我 _是_ 不 小心 ，_而 不 是_ 故意 的 。
+  <!-- - Bù hǎoyìsi, wǒ _shì_ bù xiǎoxīn, _ér bù shì_ gùyì de. -->
+  - I'm sorry. It was an accident. It wasn't on purpose.
+- 现在 要 做 的 _不 是_ 责怪 谁 错 了，_而 是_ 怎么 解决。
+  <!-- - Xiànzài yào zuò de _bù shì_ zéguài shéi cuòle, _ér shì_ zěnme jiějué. -->
+  - Now is not the time to place blame, but rather to figure out how to resolve this.
+- 我 没 说 _不 是_ 因为 想 骗 你 ，_而 是_ 怕 你 不 高兴 。
+  <!-- - Wǒ méi shuō _bù shì_ yīnwèi xiǎng piàn nǐ, _ér shì_ pà nǐ bù gāoxìng. -->
+  - I didn't tell you not because I wanted to deceive you, but rather I was afraid you would be upset.
+- 我 _不 是_ 不 想 帮 你 ，_而 是_ 没有 能力 帮 你 。
+  <!-- - Wǒ _bù shì_ bù xiǎng bāng nǐ, _ér shì_ méiyǒu nénglì bāng nǐ. -->
+  - It's not that I don't want to help you, it's that I have no way to help you.
+- 重要 的 _不是_ 你 的 外表 ，_而是_ 你 的 内心 。
+  <!-- - Zhòngyào de _bù shì_ nǐ de wàibiǎo, _ér shì_ nǐ de nèixīn. -->
+  - What's important is not how you look on the outside, but rather what's on the inside.
+- 生活 中 _不是_ 缺少 美 ，_而是_ 缺少 发现 美 的 眼睛 。
+  <!-- - Shēnghuó zhōng _bù shì_ quēshǎo měi, _ér shì_ quēshǎo fāxiàn měi de yǎnjīng. -->
+  - It's not that life is lacking in beauty, but rather that we lack eyes that discover it.
+- 我 今天 去 你 家 找 你 了，_而_ 你 不 在 家。
+  <!-- - Wǒ jīntiān qù nǐ jiā zhǎo nǐ le, _ér_ nǐ bù zài jiā. -->
+  - I went to your home today looking for you, but you weren't there.
+- 孩子 发烧 很 严重，_而_ 你 一点 都 不 关心。
+  <!-- - Hái zǐ fāshāo hěn yánzhòng, _ér_ nǐ yīdiǎn dōu bù guānxīn. -->
+  - Your child has a very severe fever, and yet you don't seem at all concerned.
+- 她 在 公司 很 受 欢迎，_而_ 我 并 不 喜欢 她。
+  <!-- - Tā zài gōngsī hěn shòu huānyíng, _ér_ wǒ bìng bù xǐhuan tā. -->
+  - She is very popular in our company, but I don't like her at all.
+
+</SentenceQuiz>
+
+<TOC>
+
+- Level: [B2](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/B2_grammar_points) / [HSK4](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/HSK4_grammar_points)
+- Similar to
+  - [Expressing "not only... but also" with "不但... 而且..."](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Expressing_%22not_only..._but_also%22_with_%22budan..._erqie...%22) (B1)
+- Used for
+  [Contrasting](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Contrasting), [Differentiating](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Differentiating)
+- Keywords: [而](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E8%80%8C), [而是](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E8%80%8C%E6%98%AF)
+
+</TOC>
+
+The conjunction [而](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E8%80%8C) (ér) is used to connect two sentences that are related to each other, and is also frequently used to emphasize contrast between two parts of the sentence. Used in this way, it can be translated as "but rather." 而 is often used in more formal or literary language, but is also common in everyday speech.
+
+## Start with 是
+
+Frequently you'll see the pattern in one of these two more specific forms involving the verb [是](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E6%98%AF):
+
+### Structure
+
+不是……，而是……
+
+是……，而不是……
+
+Strictly speaking, the 而 isn't _required_ in either of these patterns, but it makes the contrast super clear.
+
+### Examples
+
+- 我们 _是_ 来 办事 的 ，_而 不 是_ 来 玩 的 。
+  <!-- - Wǒmen _shì_ lái bànshì de, _ér bù shì_ lái wán de. -->
+  - We're here to do work, not to have fun.
+- 以后 后悔 的 人 _不 是_ 我，_而 是_ 你 自己。
+  <!-- - Yǐhòu hòuhuǐ de rén _bù shì_ wǒ, _ér shì_ nǐ zìjǐ. -->
+  - The person to later regret this won't be me. It will be you.
+- 你 这样 做 _是_ 害 他 ，_而 不 是_ 帮 他 。
+  <!-- - Nǐ zhèyàng zuò _shì_ hài tā, _ér bù shì_ bāng tā. -->
+  - By doing this you were hurting him, not helping him.
+- 不好意思 ，我 _是_ 不 小心 ，_而 不 是_ 故意 的 。
+  <!-- - Bù hǎoyìsi, wǒ _shì_ bù xiǎoxīn, _ér bù shì_ gùyì de. -->
+  - I'm sorry. It was an accident. It wasn't on purpose.
+- 现在 要 做 的 _不 是_ 责怪 谁 错 了，_而 是_ 怎么 解决。
+  <!-- - Xiànzài yào zuò de _bù shì_ zéguài shéi cuòle, _ér shì_ zěnme jiějué. -->
+  - Now is not the time to place blame, but rather to figure out how to resolve this.
+- 我 没 说 _不 是_ 因为 想 骗 你 ，_而 是_ 怕 你 不 高兴 。
+  <!-- - Wǒ méi shuō _bù shì_ yīnwèi xiǎng piàn nǐ, _ér shì_ pà nǐ bù gāoxìng. -->
+  - I didn't tell you not because I wanted to deceive you, but rather I was afraid you would be upset.
+- 我 _不 是_ 不 想 帮 你 ，_而 是_ 没有 能力 帮 你 。
+  <!-- - Wǒ _bù shì_ bù xiǎng bāng nǐ, _ér shì_ méiyǒu nénglì bāng nǐ. -->
+  - It's not that I don't want to help you, it's that I have no way to help you.
+- 重要 的 _不是_ 你 的 外表 ，_而是_ 你 的 内心 。
+  <!-- - Zhòngyào de _bù shì_ nǐ de wàibiǎo, _ér shì_ nǐ de nèixīn. -->
+  - What's important is not how you look on the outside, but rather what's on the inside.
+- 生活 中 _不是_ 缺少 美 ，_而是_ 缺少 发现 美 的 眼睛 。
+  <!-- - Shēnghuó zhōng _bù shì_ quēshǎo měi, _ér shì_ quēshǎo fāxiàn měi de yǎnjīng. -->
+  - It's not that life is lacking in beauty, but rather that we lack eyes that discover it.
+
+## Generalized Pattern
+
+### Structure
+
+Sentence 1， + 而 + Sentence 2
+
+### Examples
+
+- 我 今天 去 你 家 找 你 了，_而_ 你 不 在 家。
+  <!-- - Wǒ jīntiān qù nǐ jiā zhǎo nǐ le, _ér_ nǐ bù zài jiā. -->
+  - I went to your home today looking for you, but you weren't there.
+- 孩子 发烧 很 严重，_而_ 你 一点 都 不 关心。
+  <!-- - Hái zǐ fāshāo hěn yánzhòng, _ér_ nǐ yīdiǎn dōu bù guānxīn. -->
+  - Your child has a very severe fever, and yet you don't seem at all concerned.
+- 她 在 公司 很 受 欢迎，_而_ 我 并 不 喜欢 她。
+  <!-- - Tā zài gōngsī hěn shòu huānyíng, _ér_ wǒ bìng bù xǐhuan tā. -->
+  - She is very popular in our company, but I don't like her at all.
+
+As you can see, 而 comes between the two to stress the contrast.
+
+## See Also
+
+- ["On the contrary" with "反而"](./反而.md)
+- [Conceding a point with "是"](../B1/是.md)
+- [Expressing "not only… but also"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Expressing_%22not_only%E2%80%A6_but_also%22)
+- [Two words for "but"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Two_words_for_%22but%22)
+- [Using "because" with "而" to indicate effect](../C1/而.md)
+
+## Sources and Further Reading
+
+### Books
+
+- [HSK Standard Course 4上](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/HSK_Standard_Course_4%E4%B8%8A) (pp. 22) [Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy](https://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001J0ADWA&camp=536&creative=3132&creativeASIN=B001J0ADWA,)
+- [Integrated Chinese: Level 2, Part 1](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Integrated_Chinese:_Level_2,_Part_1) (pp. 343-4) [Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy](https://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001J0ADWA&camp=536&creative=3132&creativeASIN=B001J0ADWA,)
+- [卓越汉语－公司实战篇](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E5%8D%93%E8%B6%8A%E6%B1%89%E8%AF%AD%EF%BC%8D%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8%E5%AE%9E%E6%88%98%E7%AF%87) (pp. 128, 200) [卓越汉语－公司实战篇 →buy](http://amzn.to/2z4g8q6,)
+- [Integrated Chinese: Level 2, Part 1](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Integrated_Chinese:_Level_2,_Part_1) (pp. 277) [Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy](https://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001J0ADWA&camp=536&creative=3132&creativeASIN=B001J0ADWA,)
+- [New Practical Chinese Reader 4 (新实用汉语课本4)](<https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/New_Practical_Chinese_Reader_4_(%E6%96%B0%E5%AE%9E%E7%94%A8%E6%B1%89%E8%AF%AD%E8%AF%BE%E6%9C%AC4)>) (pp. 20) [Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy](https://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001J0ADWA&camp=536&creative=3132&creativeASIN=B001J0ADWA,)
+- [40 Lessons for Basic Chinese Course (基础汉语40课下册）](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/40_Lessons_for_Basic_Chinese_Course_(%E5%9F%BA%E7%A1%80%E6%B1%89%E8%AF%AD40%E8%AF%BE%E4%B8%8B%E5%86%8C%EF%BC%89) (pp. 516) [ →buy]
+
+### Websites
+
+- Yale Chinese Usage Dictionary: [Usage of 而](http://comet.cls.yale.edu/chineseusagedictionary/0235.html)
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+# Advanced usages of the contrary "倒"
+
+<SentenceQuiz>
+
+- 说 得 _倒_ 容易，那 你 来 ！
+  - It's easy for you to just say it. You should give it a try!
+- 你 想 得 _倒_ 美 ！不 工作 还 想 拿 工资 ？
+  - You must be talking when you sleep. You want to get paid without doing your job?
+- 你 想 得 _倒_ 简单 ！怎么 可能 ？
+  - What you thought is too simple! How could that be possible?
+- 这 个 小 女孩 _倒_ 挺 勇敢 的 。
+  - This little girl is quite brave.
+- 你 _倒_ 蛮 会 说话 的 。
+  - You're pretty good at talking.
+- 你们 都 说 这个 菜 太辣了 ，我 _倒_ 不 觉得 。
+  - You all said this dish is spicy, but I disagree.
+- 别人 都 说 他 跟 她 结婚 是 为了 钱 ，我 _倒_ 不 这么 看 。
+  - A lot of people think that he married her because of her money, but I don't think so.
+- 很 多 人 认为 钱 是 最 重要 的 ，我 _倒_ 不 这么 想 。
+  - A lot of people think that money is the most important, but I don't think so.
+- 你 _倒是_ 说话 呀 ！
+  - Please say something!
+- 你 _倒是_ 说 呀 ！
+  - Please tell me!
+- 你 _倒是_ 走 啊 ！
+  - Walk with me, please!
+- 你们 _倒是_ 签 啊 ！
+  - Please sign it! (Why are you hesitating?)
+
+</SentenceQuiz>
+
+<TOC>
+
+(Redirected from [ASGXXP6M](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/gramwiki/?title=ASGXXP6M&redirect=no))
+
+- Related: [B2/倒](/_post/grammar/allsetlearning/B2/倒.md)
+- Level: [C1](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/C1_grammar_points) / [HSK6](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/HSK6_grammar_points)
+- Similar to:
+- Used for: [Contrasting](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Contrasting), [Expressing attitude](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Expressing_attitude)
+- Keywords: [倒](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E5%80%92)
+
+</TOC>
+
+## Indicating A Rebuking Tone with 倒
+
+When using 倒 this way, link it together with a 得.When using this, usually the speaker has a rebuking tone. It's like saying "what you're saying is the opposite." In other words, something is not as said.
+
+### Structure
+
+This grammar pattern is most commonly used with 说, sometimes with 想. 主语限于“你、你们、他、他们”等第二或者第三人称。多用于责备他人。
+
+Subj. + Verb + 得 + 倒 + Adj.
+
+### Examples
+
+- 说 得 _倒_ 容易，那 你 来 ！
+  - It's easy for you to just say it. You should give it a try!
+- 你 想 得 _倒_ 美 ！不 工作 还 想 拿 工资 ？
+  - You must be talking when you sleep. You want to get paid without doing your job?
+- 你 想 得 _倒_ 简单 ！怎么 可能 ？
+  - What you thought is too simple! How could that be possible?
+
+## Giving An Emphasis with 倒
+
+### Used in An Affirmative Sentence
+
+倒 is mostly used with adjectives in this case to indicate the speaker is a little surprised.
+
+Subj. + 倒 + Adj.
+
+A few examples:
+
+- 这 个 小 女孩 _倒_ 挺 勇敢 的 。
+  - This little girl is quite brave.
+- 你 _倒_ 蛮 会 说话 的 。
+  - You're pretty good at talking.
+
+A useful little phrase to admit concession is 那倒也是, something like "I guess so, I hadn't thought of it like that before." Or if on the contrary you are unwilling to concede, the phrases below can be used:
+
+### Used in A Negative Sentence
+
+It's mostly used in these two pattens below:
+
+- ⋯⋯ ，我 倒 不 觉得 。
+- ⋯⋯ ，我 倒 不 这么 + 看 / 想 / 认为 。
+
+A few examples:
+
+- 你们 都 说 这个 菜 太辣了 ，我 _倒_ 不 觉得 。
+  - You all said this dish is spicy, but I disagree.
+- 别人 都 说 他 跟 她 结婚 是 为了 钱 ，我 _倒_ 不 这么 看 。
+  - A lot of people think that he married her because of her money, but I don't think so.
+- 很 多 人 认为 钱 是 最 重要 的 ，我 _倒_ 不 这么 想 。
+  - A lot of people think that money is the most important, but I don't think so.
+
+## Using 倒是 in An Imperative Sentence
+
+This pattern is used to urge somebody to response quickly.
+
+### Structure
+
+你 + 倒是 + Verb + 呀 / 啊
+
+### Examples
+
+- 你 _倒是_ 说话 呀 ！
+  - Please say something!
+- 你 _倒是_ 说 呀 ！
+  - Please tell me!
+- 你 _倒是_ 走 啊 ！
+  - Walk with me, please!
+- 你们 _倒是_ 签 啊 ！
+  - Please sign it! (Why are you hesitating?)
+
+## Sources and further reading
+
+### Books
+
+- [Practicing HSK Grammar (语法精讲精炼)](<https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Practicing_HSK_Grammar_(%E8%AF%AD%E6%B3%95%E7%B2%BE%E8%AE%B2%E7%B2%BE%E7%82%BC)>) (p.38) [→buy](https://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001N6R7DI&camp=536&creative=3132&creativeASIN=B001N6R7DI)
+- [Common Chinese Patterns 330 (汉语常用格式330例)](<https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Common_Chinese_Patterns_330_(%E6%B1%89%E8%AF%AD%E5%B8%B8%E7%94%A8%E6%A0%BC%E5%BC%8F330%E4%BE%8B)>) (pp. 64) [→buy](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/7802006473/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=7802006473)
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+# Emphasizing with "很是"
+
+<SentenceQuiz>
+
+- 这样做 _很是_ 必要 。
+  - Doing it this way is very necessary.
+- 你 的 工作 表现 让 领导 _很是_ 满意 。
+  - Your performance at work has made the leader very satisfied.
+- 你 穿 西装 看起来 _很是_ 精神 。
+  - When you wear a suit, you look very smart.
+- 这 件 事 让 我 _很是_ 不 舒服 。
+  - This matter made me very uncomfortable.
+- 我 老板 _很是_ 喜欢 你 的 设计 风格 。
+  - My boss really likes your design style.
+- 他 都 退休 了 ，还在 创业 ，让人 _很是_ 佩服 。
+  - He's already retired, but he's still starting a business. This makes me really admire him.
+- 你们 的 表演 太 夸张 了 ，让 人 _很是_ 受不了 。
+  - Your performance was too exaggerated, I really couldn't stand it.
+- 我 爸爸 当 过 大厨 ，他 _很是_ **会** 吃 。
+  - My dad was once a chef, he can really eat.
+- 我 妹妹 虽然 小 ，但 _很是_ **会** 说话 。
+  - Although my sister is small, she can really talk a lot.
+- 这个 男人 _很是_ **会** 骗女人 。
+  - This man is very good at lying to women .
+- 大 老板 _很是_ 能 **喝** 。
+  - This boss can really drink.
+
+</SentenceQuiz>
+
+<TOC>
+
+- Level: [C1](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/C1_grammar_points) / [HSK6](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/HSK6_grammar_points)
+- Similar to
+  - [Simple "noun + adjective" sentences](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Simple_%22noun_%2B_adjective%22_sentences) (A1)
+  - [Special verbs with "很"](../A2/很.md) (A2)
+- Used for: [Expressing degree](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Expressing_degree), [Emphasizing](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Emphasizing)
+- Keywords: [很是](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E5%BE%88%E6%98%AF)
+
+</TOC>
+
+很是 is a degree adverb that adds emphasis to a sentence. It is more often used for literature than in spoken language.
+
+## Used with Adjectives
+
+### Structure
+
+很是 usually modifies two-syllable or multi-syllable adjectives, but can also modify a small number of psychological verbs.
+
+Subj. + 很是 + Adj.
+
+### Examples
+
+- 这样做 _很是_ 必要 。
+  - Doing it this way is very necessary.
+- 你 的 工作 表现 让 领导 _很是_ 满意 。
+  - Your performance at work has made the leader very satisfied.
+- 你 穿 西装 看起来 _很是_ 精神 。
+  - When you wear a suit, you look very smart.
+- 这 件 事 让 我 _很是_ 不 舒服 。
+  - This matter made me very uncomfortable.
+
+## Used with Psychological Verbs
+
+### Structure
+
+Subj. + 很是 + Adj.
+
+### Examples
+
+- 我 老板 _很是_ 喜欢 你 的 设计 风格 。
+  - My boss really likes your design style.
+- 他 都 退休 了 ，还在 创业 ，让人 _很是_ 佩服 。
+  - He's already retired, but he's still starting a business. This makes me really admire him.
+- 你们 的 表演 太 夸张 了 ，让 人 _很是_ 受不了 。
+  - Your performance was too exaggerated, I really couldn't stand it.
+
+## Used with Auxiliary Verbs
+
+### Structure
+
+Subj. + 很是 + 会 / 能 + Verb
+
+Note that this usage is limited.
+
+### Examples
+
+- 我 爸爸 当 过 大厨 ，他 _很是_ **会** 吃 。
+  - My dad was once a chef, he can really eat.
+- 我 妹妹 虽然 小 ，但 _很是_ **会** 说话 。
+  - Although my sister is small, she can really talk a lot.
+- 这个 男人 _很是_ **会** 骗女人 。
+  - This man is very good at lying to women .
+- 大 老板 _很是_ 能 **喝** 。
+  - This boss can really drink.
+
+## See also
+
+- [Simple "noun + adjective" sentences](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Simple_%22noun_%2B_adjective%22_sentences)
+- [Special verbs with "很"](../A2/很.md)
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+# Using "because" with "而" to indicate effect
+
+<SentenceQuiz>
+
+- 我 _因为_ 生病 _而_ 请假。
+  <!-- - Wǒ _yīnwèi_ shēngbìng _ér_ qǐngjià. -->
+  - Because I got sick, I asked for time off.
+- 欧洲 的 经济 _因为_ 债务 危机 _而_ 陷入 衰退。
+  <!-- - Ōuzhōu de jīngjì _yīnwèi_ zhàiwù wéijī _ér_ xiànrù shuāituì. -->
+  - Because Europe is suffering a debt crisis, it is falling into decline.
+- 外婆 只是 _因为_ 孩子 顽皮 _而_ 想 吓唬 他 一下 。
+  <!-- - Wàipó zhǐshì _yīnwèi_ háizi wánpí _ér_ xiǎng xiàhu tā yīxià. -->
+  - Because the kid was being so naughty, granny just wanted to scare him a little.
+- 男 女朋友 之间 经常 _因为_ 吃醋 _而_ 吵架 。
+  <!-- - Nán-nǚpéngyou zhījiān jīngcháng _yīnwèi_ chīcù _ér_ chǎojià. -->
+  - Boyfriends and girlfriends frequently argue because of jealousy.
+- 首相 _因为_ 受贿 丑闻 _而_ 下 了 台。
+  <!-- - Shǒuxiàng _yīnwèi_ shòuhuì chǒuwén _ér_ xià le tái. -->
+  - Because the prime minister's bribery scandal, he fell from power.
+- 伦敦 地铁 _因_ 罢工 _而_ 处于 瘫痪 状态。
+  <!-- - Lúndūn dìtiě _yīn_ bàgōng _ér_ chǔyú tānhuàn zhuàngtài. -->
+  - Because of the London Underground strike, it's in a state of paralysis.
+- 妈妈 _因_ 小朋友 的 陪伴， _而_ 忘记 了 生活 的 不 愉快 。
+  <!-- - Māma _yīn_ xiǎopéngyou de péibàn, _ér_ wàngjì le shēnghuó de bù yúkuài. -->
+  - Because her children are with her, Mom can forget the unpleasantness of life.
+- 他 _因为_ 熬夜 _而_ 精神 不 能 集中。
+  <!-- - Tā _yīnwéi_ áoyè _ér_ jīngshén bù néng jízhōng. -->
+  - He stayed up too late and thus could not concentrate.
+- 这 家 餐厅 _因_ 火锅 _而_ 出名。
+  <!-- - Zhè jiā cāntīng _yīn_ huǒguō _ér_ chūmíng. -->
+  - This restaurant is famous for its hotpot.
+- 生活 _因_ 你 _而_ 精彩。
+  <!-- - Shēnghuó _yīn_ nǐ _ér_ jīngcǎi. -->
+  - Life is wonderful because of you.
+
+</SentenceQuiz>
+
+<TOC>
+
+- Level: [C1](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/C1_grammar_points) / [HSK6](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/HSK6_grammar_points)
+- Similar to
+  - [Expressing "as a result" with "结果"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Expressing_%22as_a_result%22_with_%22jieguo%22) (B1)
+- Used for: [Indicating conditions](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Indicating_conditions), [Sequencing events in time](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Sequencing_events_in_time), [Indicating cause and effect](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Indicating_cause_and_effect)
+- Keywords: [因为](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E5%9B%A0%E4%B8%BA), [而](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/%E8%80%8C)
+
+</TOC>
+
+因为⋯⋯，而⋯⋯ (yīnwèi... ér...) is another structure that can express cause and effect.
+
+## Structure
+
+Subj. + 因(为) + Cause + 而 + Result
+
+Sometimes, 因为 can be shortened to just 因. This is used more in sentences that are meant to be shorter and more succinct.
+
+## Examples
+
+- 我 _因为_ 生病 _而_ 请假。
+  <!-- - Wǒ _yīnwèi_ shēngbìng _ér_ qǐngjià. -->
+  - Because I got sick, I asked for time off.
+- 欧洲 的 经济 _因为_ 债务 危机 _而_ 陷入 衰退。
+  <!-- - Ōuzhōu de jīngjì _yīnwèi_ zhàiwù wéijī _ér_ xiànrù shuāituì. -->
+  - Because Europe is suffering a debt crisis, it is falling into decline.
+- 外婆 只是 _因为_ 孩子 顽皮 _而_ 想 吓唬 他 一下 。
+  <!-- - Wàipó zhǐshì _yīnwèi_ háizi wánpí _ér_ xiǎng xiàhu tā yīxià. -->
+  - Because the kid was being so naughty, granny just wanted to scare him a little.
+- 男 女朋友 之间 经常 _因为_ 吃醋 _而_ 吵架 。
+  <!-- - Nán-nǚpéngyou zhījiān jīngcháng _yīnwèi_ chīcù _ér_ chǎojià. -->
+  - Boyfriends and girlfriends frequently argue because of jealousy.
+- 首相 _因为_ 受贿 丑闻 _而_ 下 了 台。
+  <!-- - Shǒuxiàng _yīnwèi_ shòuhuì chǒuwén _ér_ xià le tái. -->
+  - Because the prime minister's bribery scandal, he fell from power.
+- 伦敦 地铁 _因_ 罢工 _而_ 处于 瘫痪 状态。
+  <!-- - Lúndūn dìtiě _yīn_ bàgōng _ér_ chǔyú tānhuàn zhuàngtài. -->
+  - Because of the London Underground strike, it's in a state of paralysis.
+- 妈妈 _因_ 小朋友 的 陪伴， _而_ 忘记 了 生活 的 不 愉快 。
+  <!-- - Māma _yīn_ xiǎopéngyou de péibàn, _ér_ wàngjì le shēnghuó de bù yúkuài. -->
+  - Because her children are with her, Mom can forget the unpleasantness of life.
+- 他 _因为_ 熬夜 _而_ 精神 不 能 集中。
+  <!-- - Tā _yīnwéi_ áoyè _ér_ jīngshén bù néng jízhōng. -->
+  - He stayed up too late and thus could not concentrate.
+- 这 家 餐厅 _因_ 火锅 _而_ 出名。
+  <!-- - Zhè jiā cāntīng _yīn_ huǒguō _ér_ chūmíng. -->
+  - This restaurant is famous for its hotpot.
+- 生活 _因_ 你 _而_ 精彩。
+  <!-- - Shēnghuó _yīn_ nǐ _ér_ jīngcǎi. -->
+  - Life is wonderful because of you.
+
+## See also
+
+- [Cause and effect with "因为" and "所以"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Cause_and_effect_with_%22yinwei%22_and_%22suoyi%22)
+- [Explaining results with "所以"](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Explaining_results_with_%22suoyi%22)
+
+## Sources and further reading
+
+### Books
+
+- [New Practical Chinese Reader 5 (新实用汉语课本5)](<https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/New_Practical_Chinese_Reader_5_(%E6%96%B0%E5%AE%9E%E7%94%A8%E6%B1%89%E8%AF%AD%E8%AF%BE%E6%9C%AC5)>) (pp. 92) [Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy](https://www.amazon.cn/mn/detailApp?_encoding=UTF8&tag=allset-23&linkCode=as2&asin=B001J0ADWA&camp=536&creative=3132&creativeASIN=B001J0ADWA,)
+
+### Websites
+
+- Yale Chinese Usage Dictionary: [Usage of 而](http://comet.cls.yale.edu/chineseusagedictionary/0235.html)
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-# https://vitepress.dev/reference/default-theme-home-page
-layout: home
+# zhdiary

-hero:
-  name: "zh grammar"
-  text: "Chinese grammar excerpts and interactive app"
-  tagline: My great project tagline
-  actions:
-    - theme: brand
-      text: Markdown Examples
-      link: /markdown-examples
-    - theme: alt
-      text: API Examples
-      link: /api-examples
-
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-  - title: Feature A
-    details: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
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-    details: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
-  - title: Feature C
-    details: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
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+## Chinese Grammar Wiki

+- [C1/Adverbs/倒](./allsetlearning/C1/倒.md)
+- [C1/Adverbs/很是](./allsetlearning/C1/很是.md)